Natural Resources committee  I think it would be important that we have a conversation with the company. It's important that we have a conversation to explain where the priorities are for the program and maybe to speak to them about how decisions were made to issue that rejection letter.

Natural Resources committee  ISED has access to $1.5 billion through the strategic innovation fund for critical minerals. The department has already made investments in several companies, including E3 Lithium,, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane. Those are important critical mineral-related investments. The investments

Natural Resources committee  We'll have to come back to you on that. We can get those numbers. From an ISED perspective, we can share those numbers at a later date.

Natural Resources committee  Certainly, I would say it's extremely important, in industries that are particularly energy-intensive and trade-exposed, to access clean energy to reduce their carbon intensity. We see that in sectors like aluminum, for instance. Canada produces amongst the lowest carbon-intensiv

Natural Resources committee  Good morning. I'm pleased to be speaking with you today, representing the department on the subject of clean energy. ISED's mandate is to work with Canadians in all areas of the economy to improve conditions for investment, enhance innovation performance, increase Canada's share