Thank you, Chair. Should the connection drop, I apologize. My Internet connection has just become unstable in the last couple of moments here, so if I should disappear, another member will step in and use the time.
I think I have six minutes. I'd like to divide it equally, if I could, between two of our witnesses today, whom I thank very much for their time: Mr. Billedeau and Mr. Gervais. I'll start with Mr. Billedeau.
Mr. Billedeau, as you've said, critical minerals are an absolutely key component of the green transition around the world. The government is eager to position Canada and Canadian businesses such that we can make the most of this massive opportunity. It's a global competition. The race is on.
From your position at the Chamber of Commerce, what's the raw news that you hear from your members about what is needed to ensure that Canada remains competitive with regard to critical minerals?