Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Natural Resources.
The mining industry in Canada and Quebec, like so many other industries, is still affected by overlap and duplication between the federal government and the provinces. In its throne speech, the Liberal government made a commitment to withdraw swiftly from this sector. But with the introduction yesterday of its policy on minerals and metals, the government has clearly reneged on its commitment.
Why is it taking so long for the government to withdraw from the mining sector, as this contributes to greater uncertainty and reduces Canada's chances of attracting investments?