I think that we should note that a number of residents are wondering about the effectiveness of water distribution and waste‑water collection systems that rely on the use of tanker trucks. The issue is becoming increasingly serious. I encourage you to create a program to help in this area.
I would like to address one final point.
In response to an earlier question, you said that you were working with Minister Wilkinson on strategic critical minerals. To that end, your government has made many announcements about major investments, to the tune of billions of dollars. These include investments with Stellantis, Volkswagen and, recently, Honda.
The issue is that Canada will be purchasing strategic critical minerals by outbidding China, for example, instead of building its expertise and supply chain from the mine and in conjunction with indigenous peoples.
What leadership role can you play to help implement mining and processing projects close to the mine, for the benefit of indigenous and northern people?