With respect to zinc, we have the CEZinc Refinery, in Salaberry‑de‑Valleyfield, the only zinc refinery in northeastern North America. In Montreal, we have a small plant specializing in lead anode manufacturing and recycling. Lead anodes are essential to zinc electrolytic production. We also have a base metal mine in Timmins, in northern Ontario—the deepest base metal mine in the world. The Kidd mine produces copper and zinc concentrates.
In conclusion, Mr. Chair, our company has a 100‑year-plus history in Canada and a deep commitment to this country. We plan to work closely with the government to ensure that this strategic asset continues to support Canada and its allies' need for critical minerals.
To that end, we welcome the release of the critical minerals strategy, and we were particularly happy to see the emphasis on recycling and the circular economy in the strategy.
One topic we would like to put to the committee is the issue of certainty around the way recyclable and other inputs to our smelters are handled. Our facilities have capacity to process more supply in Canada. However, in order to sustain and grow our recycling business, we need predictability for the handling and classification of our inputs. For example, Environment and Climate Change Canada is studying the way e‑waste is imported into the country. We would suggest to the committee that Canada facilitate the exemption of imports of e‑waste from the United States to support the circular economy in Canada and for our neighbour to the south.
We welcome any questions you have.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.