Natural Resources committee  I will point out that our modelling is projections and not predictions. These are models based on a variety of assumptions. I can ask Monsieur Charlebois to explain how we, at the regulator, in the energy information that we generate, work with our colleagues at Environment and C

Natural Resources committee  I will ask Monsieur Charlebois to answer in more detail, but the way the projections and the modelling work is that we look at existing policies and legislation, the things that have already passed and are on the books. If you would like the specifics, I could speak to what was i

Natural Resources committee  I'll ask Monsieur Charlebois to answer your specific question about how projections are included in the work done by Environment and Climate Change Canada. I would just point out, in answer to your earlier question, that a price on carbon would be only one of the factors consider

Natural Resources committee  Again, that would be a question of policy. I would defer to Glenn Hargrove, who I believe is there in the room from NRCan and who might have that information.

Natural Resources committee  The regulator does authorize exports of hydrocarbon, and only imports of natural gas. We do track imports. If you have specific questions, Monsieur Charlebois is chief economist and that's part of his role. He could answer those questions.

Natural Resources committee  Certainly. We'll make note of that.

Natural Resources committee  We do provide regular market snapshots, monthly usually, on crude-by-rail exports. We don't regulate crude by rail, but we do track that in our energy information programs. We'd be pleased to provide the past snapshots we have, if that would be of interest to you.

Natural Resources committee  Certainly. The applications we receive do form part of the public record. We'd be pleased to provide that information to the committee.

Natural Resources committee  All right. We'll make note of that request as well.

Natural Resources committee  As I mentioned in my opening statement, the regulator in fact is not a policy department. Questions of policy would be best directed to my colleagues at either Enercan or Environment and Climate Change Canada. If it would be of interest, we could explain how we factor in climate

Natural Resources committee  I will defer that question to my colleague Jean-Denis Charlebois, who is our chief economist and works on our energy futures projects. I'll pass that over to you, Monsieur Charlebois.

Natural Resources committee  Perhaps if I could clarify, Mr. Chair—

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for the question. We are committed to continuous improvement, so we would look to regulatory structures in other countries to see where we might improve as a regulator. We do that domestically within Canada as well. We're a member of something called the Western Regu

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, honourable committee members. My name is Gitane De Silva and I am the chief executive officer of the Canada Energy Regulator. I am joined today by Jean‑Denis Charlebois, CER chief economist and Dr. Genevieve Carr, CER chief environment off

Public Accounts committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. We do have an action plan and we would be pleased to share it.