Thank you very much.
Minister, I just want to correct some facts. You said that this was a new technology and that there hadn't been any for 100 years. In the field of aluminum, this is not exactly the case, since we went from Soderberg tank rooms to pre-baked tank rooms, and then to AP60 technology. So there have been many developments in this field. However, ELYSIS technology will enable us to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the aluminum sector.
At home, Minister, aluminum is a constant topic of debate. I hold discussions with Quebec's Minister Laforest, which have been reported in the media.
In addition, we recently had a meeting with people from Rio Tinto in Saguenay—Lac‑Saint‑Jean. At the end of this meeting, the minister told us that there was to be an announcement in April on the ELYSIS project. We're there, and so is the Quebec government. The only thing missing is the federal government.
So I'm obliged to ask if the federal government is ready to make this investment. We know that ELYSIS technology will be installed at the Jonquière complex, in my riding.
Are you ready to make this announcement soon? Have you had any discussions with Mr. Pécresse on this subject?