Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't wish to debate the merits of a one-rate system versus community-based rates today. I think there are good arguments on both sides, and I certainly look forward to advice from Members.
I do want to point out one thing though. I believe, and I don't have a copy of the motion, but I believe the motion was to withdraw the current application and file another one, based on a single-rate zone. It's a bit late to do that, Mr. Speaker. The PUB has already basically made their decision on the old application, have asked the Power Corporation for further information on rate schedules and so on. That has been filed and we expect to have the final go-ahead from the PUB within the next week or so in order to have the rates come into effect in November.
So I think it's pretty much impossible. I think this is a good debate. I think it's good to have it, but I think it's one that might be a better debate when we are at the point where the Power Corporation is filing another application with the PUB. This particular one has been going on for 30 months, since they filed the original phase I application and it has been a long drawn-out one. I think this one has now reached the point where it is virtually impossible to withdraw it and do something different. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.