I was going to segue into that issue next. I have had the opportunity to meet with various representatives of mining project proponents, and also with associations in B.C., the Yukon, and other areas. They've all echoed your comments about the importance of predictability, clarity, certainty, and timeliness in the regulatory process.
A lot of them have talked about the importance of one project with one review, and how that, combined with high operating costs that are negatively affecting their projects right now, is the most important concern and priority they have for their businesses.
I'd invite you to comment more if you'd like on the importance of clarity and uncertainty in the regulatory process.
I don't know if you have any comments on the impact of the mining exploration tax credit, and if that has provided support for exploration and mining development companies, and whether or not either a longer-term extension of the METC, with the flow-through share provisions, or even a permanent implementation of the METC, or other fiscal or policy tools, might assist in supporting your work.