Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'll start by thanking all the witnesses for being here with us.
Mr. Jean, you mentioned the United States' Inflation Reduction Act earlier. I appreciated your comments on the opportunity Canada now has to invest in the transition to a clean economy. I believe that this economic change in direction is something we need to buy into, given the importance of our trade with the United States. It's a wonderful opportunity for Canadian businesses.
You really piqued my curiosity when you said that we couldn't imitate the United States and that we should instead recognize and rely on Canada's strengths. In connection with this, you mentioned critical minerals and our skilled labour force, which is one of the best educated of all the G20 countries.
Could you tell us more about this, Mr. Jean?