That's a complex question.
If you look at our industry trajectory, we're increasingly investing in northern Canada, which is often off-grid. This makes it more expensive, because we also often have to build the infrastructure necessary to support those investments. It also often means we're having to rely on diesel generation, which is a greenhouse gas fuel. Being able to tap into the grid would change our carbon footprint significantly.
Looking forward, in terms of the future of the mining industry in this country, probably the single most important thing that could be done is to invest in new electric-generating infrastructure in Canada's north. It's not just something that would benefit our sector. Indigenous communities across the north themselves are diesel-dependent, and it's not the most reliable form of electricity. There are environmental issues associated with it, and it can break down. I'm sure that every member of this committee is aware of these issues.
Investing in infrastructure, particularly in Canada's north, would make the most significant contribution to our ability to continue generating a contribution to Canada and to our northern indigenous communities, and would also at the same time make a real contribution to reducing Canada's greenhouse gases.