I share many of the opinions you have stated, particularly the one about the urgent need to create a place for consultation and development where people can sit down and discuss matters.
I also recognize the essential role that civil society plays, particularly the trade union community, which you represent and which I welcome. However, I believe that elected representatives play a fundamental role in our democracy and also represent an opinion that is shared by the population.
In the context we are concerned with, Bill C‑235, would you support diversifying Alberta's economy to allow it to benefit from emerging economies? Consequently, why should we favour a top-down approach, as many witnesses have argued since the beginning of our study?