Before question, Mr. Chairman, I have some comments on the comments that were made. I don't believe and I have never heard in a debate or in discussions on this that anyone said that people should not pay more. What we are saying is that it should be fair and should be equitable. Users should be made aware of what the impacts are going to be. In some cases, I don't think 100 or 300 per cent increases are fair and equitable. No one is saying that government should not proceed with this policy. All we are saying is that we should review it, do proper consultation and have a report on that consultation. We are not satisfied with what has happened to date. This is why the debate is done today, we are in this discussion and this motion is on the floor.

I am very surprised at the Premier's comments. My understanding is that she says that, regardless of what SCOF does or recommends, this government is going to implement this new policy anyway. I think that totally undermines the philosophy of our system of standing committees and their recommendations. I am not very pleased with that statement. At this point, Mr. Chairman, I would like to call question.