It's such an important issue for the country. We are really focused on implementing the critical minerals strategy.
Earlier the minister mentioned the critical minerals infrastructure fund. We are just finished a first round of project applications. We're looking to make decisions on those very shortly. The goal is to find ways to open up new areas for mining through electricity transmission lines, roads or other types of infrastructure that allow for that mining to take place.
We're also seeing a lot more interest in the sector just over the past year in terms of new types of offtake agreements being signed with developing mines in Canada. We're starting to see offtakes with auto companies and offtakes with technology companies, different types of agreements being put in place now that we think will help to continue to stimulate the industry moving forward.
Finally, I would say that in the budget, there was a plan put forward around regulatory efficiency, which includes looking at and coordinating our permitting processes. Consultations with indigenous peoples are also very important. The indigenous loan guarantee program is part of that. Having a Crown consultation coordinator is part of that. There are also important steps we can take on our consultation processes.