Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think the point is that in terms of energy and in terms of what’s been proposed in terms of the public consultation in terms of looking at the Power Corporation, I can’t help but sense the plight of consumers and their concern because of the increased costs of energy that we provide to our communities. I think as a responsible government we need to ensure that we create options for our consumers. I think the initiatives in terms of some of the alternative energy programs that this government has undertaken is good and I think it’s a good step. There’s nothing really stopping us from trying to go all the way to create at least some initiatives that are very friendly. Like today, I think one of the key initiatives that have been clearly supported is the biomass initiative, and the news indicated that it’s doable at the community level. Communities can have plans of processing pellets so that they have an alternative to provide heat to their houses and businesses.

On one hand we tried to create business opportunities and make it a very conducive climate for business to operate, and to try and invigorate the economy we need to be mindful that we don’t constrain at least the business sector and the people that create jobs and opportunities. We need to ensure that they have a liaison, some alternatives in terms of energy sources.

So, clearly, energy is something that I would think we’d place priority on and ensure that we create some alternatives. I think the public would expect us to do that.