Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much for the question. I must admit I am not familiar with that. I can say, however, that overall security of our nuclear facilities is obviously something that's of extraordinary importance, including through the functioning of the regulators.

Natural Resources committee  I have not.

Natural Resources committee  We can do so, yes.

Natural Resources committee  I'm sorry, Mr. Chair, but perhaps I could turn to one of my colleagues who is more directly responsible for nuclear. Mollie Johnson may have more detailed information with respect to that question. Mollie.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much for the question. As the minister said, the development of our critical minerals is of extraordinary importance not only for our domestic economy but also due to the broader geopolitical dynamics that exist right now with respect to this area and resource dev

Natural Resources committee  At this stage our focus has been on creating the centre of excellence and doing some research and development with respect to some areas of particular importance in the development of critical minerals. As the minister said, however, there is a real recognition that there are a

Natural Resources committee  The intention of the funds in the supplementary estimates is really, as a I say, twofold. There is the creation of the centre of excellence or the elaboration of the centre of excellence, and also some degree of research and development. This is pursuant to the—

Natural Resources committee  I will certainly take that under advisement.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you very much for the question. This is, obviously, an important part of our overall suite of climate measures, and it is an opportunity to look at a more sustainable set of energy supplies for our northern and remote communities. The program is currently advancing more th

Natural Resources committee  I might turn to my CFO on the specific funding in this case.

Natural Resources committee  I'll turn to the Canadian Forest Service to give a bit more of an update on that. Beth, please go ahead.

Natural Resources committee  Yes. The polar continental shelf program is a long-standing science platform that has facilitated research in a whole range of different areas that pertain to the north, including the effects of climate and issues pertaining to mammals and shoreline in the north. It also includes

Natural Resources committee  That's correct, and it is continuing to push ahead with respect to this critical area of science and also with respect to this area that is critical to our sovereignty.

Natural Resources committee  I'll turn to Ms. Johnson to respond quickly on the process there.

Natural Resources committee  I will refer to Ms. MacNeil in a second. I would say, though, that the government has been very clear in its support for the forest sector across the country. There are more than 200,000 people and over 300 communities that rely on the sector. Since budget 2017, the government