I would say two aspects come into play.
First, we have to diversify the resources we extract from the ground. Obviously, Quebec is known for gold and iron mining. The province excels in that area. It also mines nickel and other minerals. By developing critical and strategic minerals, the industry can diversify into other sectors.
Second, by establishing its plan for the development of critical and strategic minerals, its comprehensive vision and strategy for the development of the battery sector, its sustainable mobility policy and all its initiatives to address climate change, Quebec is making clear its desire for sector development.
Thanks to the battery sector, a mining project no longer means what it used to. Now, the government wants to stimulate demand to bring companies to Quebec for the development of battery components and cells. By stimulating demand for critical and strategic minerals, the province is in turn supporting the development of mining projects. That's what I meant. The idea is to undertake more and more processing, to benefit from the added value processing brings. That's not easy, however, because it's harder to obtain financing. Mining companies clearly have expertise in mineral extraction, and now they are being encouraged to undertake more integrated projects involving primary and secondary processing. Not only does the financing required increase, but so does the risk.
When Quebec decided to create its own battery sector and to adopt a development plan, it committed to bringing the value chain to the province, which is known for its mining expertise.