Thank you for asking that question, Mr. Lemire.
That is exactly what I tried to do, back in March, by issuing new guidelines. We set out a very clear framework under which transactions involving critical minerals, for example, are subject to even greater scrutiny. That is what we did in the case of Neo Lithium and that is what we will continue to do.
As you said, you have to look at each transaction, but you also have to look at all transactions. In the case of the TMAC mining company in Nunavut, we did not hesitate to block the transaction when a foreign investor wanted to buy the company. I also asked China Mobile to divest its assets in Canada.
You're right, and that's why we consult our allies when necessary. That's why we have a rigorous process that works well.
I continue to talk to my partners internationally about supply chains to see how we can have reliable partners in Europe and the United States. Also, in Quebec, we are building a whole battery ecosystem. We've already talked about that. Of course, we are paying a lot of attention to all the issues regarding lithium, manganese, graphite, nickel and cobalt.