Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome, Minister. I hope Vancouver is as lovely as always.
Last month, Minister, I had the privilege of being part of the historic announcement that Volkswagen will be constructing its first overseas electrical vehicle battery factory in St. Thomas, Ontario.
As chair of the Liberal auto caucus, I very much welcome this transformational partnership and investment, as it will not only strengthen the auto sector but also create literally tens of thousands of well-paying jobs across the country as we work towards a cleaner and greater economy.
Given that Canada has the raw materials and the skilled workforce and that this country believes in Canadians and its workforce, what is our government doing to make sure that we stay on track in delivering this clean technology? This is an investment that can keep up with North American demand for zero-emission vehicles for decades to come.