I join my colleagues in welcoming all of you to the table today.
With great respect for my colleague, Mr. Regan, I do want to challenge the notion that this discussion has been futile. I think we have had a number of excellent witnesses who have provided tremendous information to help us identify not only the opportunities that exist, but also the challenges for Canada to enhance global energy security, not the least of which has been the observation that Canada has an infrastructure deficit.
Mr. Hill, I guess what I would like to do is provide you with the opportunity to comment on the momentum I think you have flagged within the Canadian energy industry to reach new markets for our energy products, and then perhaps speak to the imperative that exists for Canada to act.