Definitely, having active players in industry and really utilizing the investment tax credits for first nations.... We are taxpayers, but we are not fulfilled the same way with our equitable or equal opportunities. We could be in major projects such as this.
My first nation, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, and Bayside Corporate have developed a lot of procedures, policies and frameworks that support us in having tax power in our first nation and actually exercising and utilizing it in our jurisdiction. We have already developed a framework whereby we feel the government could support and further advance this opportunity for us to participate in this world economy of green hydrogen ammonia and work together as a team.
When we look at the tax incentive plan, it's very vague on the indigenous participation in how these are going to be applied in Canada. My question is why. Why is it not exclusive, or why isn't it more exclusive to first nations, especially where the first nations are very proactive in that area?
To your question, Mr. Blaikie, that would be something I would really like to see the House of Commons review. We are ready for business. We are equity owners. We are open for partnerships. These are all key elements of what we're trying to achieve in economic development for our nation and being able to exercise energy sovereignty for Paqtnkek.