Thank you, Mr. Chair.
My first question is for Mr. Billedeau. It will explore a bit further some of the questions that my committee colleague Ms. Gray was asking about engagement.
In the natural resources committee, of which I'm a member, we're currently studying emission caps in the oil and gas sector. These discussions have led to looking at the future of energy in Canada. Yesterday we heard from a witness that the battery is going to be the central part of the new energy system. They went on to state that our metals and minerals sector positions Canada to be a leader in the development of EV parts, batteries and more. In your opinion, what do businesses need to see from a policy standpoint when it comes to critical minerals development? What should be the responsibilities of those businesses, as private stakeholders, within the development of our critical mineral strategy?