Natural Resources committee  Maybe I can go back. I think that was Dr. Papangelakis. The point he was making was that historically, in Canada, we have had a number of major Canadian mining companies that were very patriotic in their support for research and development efforts—the Incos, the Falconbridges

Natural Resources committee  I think, sir, that the first general look has been that most of the properties that we're considering are not significantly impacted by first nations relationships. But I think it would be inappropriate for the three of us to try to answer that question. I think that's a question

Natural Resources committee  Perhaps I can give you just one example. Inside the company that I work for, we do a lot of development work, so we would traditionally be contracted to run a pilot plant, for example, for a new copper mine. The difference is that we would be able to run that entire program for

Natural Resources committee  I think there is real value in a public endorsement for the industry and that there would be confidence garnered in the capital markets and in the producing companies as a part of that. I think the other part of that ask would be around some assisted development funding for commo

Natural Resources committee  I would prefer not to answer that question at this time.

Natural Resources committee  I understand that you'll meet with some producers in the future. That would be a much better question for them.

Natural Resources committee  I would suggest that in general, the regulatory framework that exists for the existing base metal, precious metal, and uranium mining structures will be sufficient.

Natural Resources committee  I think it's important to balance what may be perceived as those disadvantages with the reputation that Canada has as resource producers and with the value that is placed increasingly in a global economy on being effective environmental stewards and appropriate-level employers. I

Natural Resources committee  Very close.

Natural Resources committee  Let me just say yes. SGS has done a lot of their work. They've spent a lot of time and a lot of energy to get to solutions.

Natural Resources committee  I don't know the specific details for that project. I'm sorry.

Natural Resources committee  I think we always miss an opportunity if companies move out of Canada.

Natural Resources committee  I don't think we can make their economic decisions for them, but certainly, if there were facilities and infrastructure in place to provide what they need in Canada, we would have a much better chance of them staying—

Natural Resources committee  —and those are imminent decisions.

Natural Resources committee  Yes, very quickly. You asked about where government can contribute to that. I think government's opportunity to contribute in that area is just in the overall support of the industry. I think we have to rely on the industry players and the manufacturers to get together and to pa