Natural Resources committee  If I understand correctly, Ms. Jones, your question is about the need for specific training in critical and strategic minerals compared to other training programs. The existing training programs can meet current needs for the most part. We have a highly skilled workforce that is

Natural Resources committee  Thank you.

Natural Resources committee  Yes, this Canadian model is envied around the world, because it allows industry to be involved in R & D. It also allows universities to conduct research that is applied to the sector in question. In the critical and strategic minerals sector, at the moment there are no lithi

Natural Resources committee  I think there should be specific envelopes from the public sector. Research in Europe for example, particularly in France, is funded by the state, but boosted by industry participation. I think this should be the case for our critical and strategic minerals sector. It would not b

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Lefebvre, thank you for your question and for giving me the opportunity to expand on this. Quebec and Canada have acquired considerable expertise in the responsible development of known base and precious metals, so we aren't starting from scratch. I agree with Dr. Zaghib th

Natural Resources committee  Okay, thank you.

Natural Resources committee  Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for your invitation. I was asked to appear to present my organization's expertise in responsible mineral resource development, and to comment on the level of support the federal government should provide for research. I am the executive dire