At this point, we still have a lot of work to do because we're playing catch-up. Some countries, like China, started developing this sector two decades ago.
The United States, Canada and even Europe have sort of taken it for granted. Even though I've been talking about the electrification of transportation for about 20 years, it's only been a few years since Western governments woke up and saw how important the transition to battery- and hydrogen-powered electric vehicles is. All of a sudden, many manufacturers are saying that the transition is coming and their backs are kind of up against the wall.
Last weekend, I was at the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show, and people came out in record numbers because they want electric vehicles. However, it was hard to find qualified workers who could properly inform consumers wanting to buy electric vehicles, and I'm just talking about the sales aspect. The whole value chain and training chain need to be put in place. Some of the responsibility lies with manufacturers, but the government can play a role.
I'm currently in discussions about this with Natural Resources Canada to develop training programs. It's extremely urgent.