Mr. Chairman, if the Member is asking if we have them on staff, this discussion has taken place at the board of directors and also at the staff level. The general expertise that is required is contracted out, as the need arises, because it is very specialized. The energies are focused towards trying to determine, with the major players in this area, what their power needs are and how they can be supplied.
The Member is very well aware that many of these large projects require multi-megawatts of energy and the best and most sure energy is hydro. The Power Corporation has spent a great deal of time in assessing some of the sites that are within range of the areas that have the greatest potential. In a couple of areas where there is potential, the aboriginal groups have made it very clear that some particular areas are not to be developed and they would not consent. Until such time as we can match the needs with the locations that are acceptable, the expertise will be contracted out as it is required.
It would be premature to hire staff people on a full-time basis when that expertise is available on a contractual basis. Thank you.