Thank you for the question.
I'm for Natural Resources Canada here.
Again, budget 2022 announced the $3.8 billion to implement Canada's first-ever critical minerals strategy. Obviously, there will be significant engagement in the development of that strategy. It's looking at providing funding on a range of industrial activities, from geoscience to exploration to mineral processing, manufacturing and recycling applications. It includes some funding that will go toward research, development and technology deployments. There are multiple ramifications to this.
I will just say that right now the consultation process is closed. The public consultation period lasted until mid-September. Right now, the Department of Natural Resources is reviewing all the feedback that has been received following the consultations. The hope is to publish the strategy by the end of this calendar year, 2022.