Natural Resources committee  That's an important issue that you are raising. That issue has been raised with us, and it is something that we are certainly looking at. I think you are right that there is tremendous potential in existing mines and existing mining areas. In fact, we're seeing a lot of really interesting projects being developed around the Sudbury basin and in Quebec, where there are existing mines, etc.

Natural Resources committee  I could just say that yes, we are, and Crawford, in fact, is an example of one of those mines that are developing very interesting offtake agreements right now because of that potential. We do need to work with our allies and like-minded countries around the market on the pricing of these products to reflect the proper ESG requirements and to encourage that diversity of supply that's needed.

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Chair, I'd like to ask Glenn Hargrove to answer that question.

Natural Resources committee  I'm sorry, but I didn't quite hear the last sentence.

Natural Resources committee  We are currently discussing the program with Quebec, and we'll soon come to an agreement. I think that will resolve that issue as well.

Natural Resources committee  That's what we're aiming for, but the Department of Finance is really managing that. We could provide you with more information.

Natural Resources committee  It's such an important issue for the country. We are really focused on implementing the critical minerals strategy. Earlier the minister mentioned the critical minerals infrastructure fund. We are just finished a first round of project applications. We're looking to make decisions on those very shortly.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you for that important question. We do believe that small modular reactors are an important part of meeting Canada's future energy needs. In fact, we are leading the world in many respects as the project at Darlington moves forward on an SMR. Funding has been provided to help that project through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Natural Resources committee  I thank the member for his question. I'd like to ask Mr. Leyburne to answer this question.

Natural Resources committee  I apologize. There was a call for tenders.

Natural Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. We've worked closely with our partners in Quebec to resolve complaints and improve the delivery of this program. I think a lot of improvements were made toward the end of the program.

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Chair, I thank the member for his relevant question. Yes, we can submit a list of the experts. We consulted experts to develop the program, as well as review responses to requests for proposals. We have specialists responsible for evaluating proposals.

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Chair, the Government of Canada does believe that there is a business case for the pipeline in terms of the benefits to the country in the economic benefits that will ensue, the revenues that will ensue for governments. The government is confident that it will be able to divest the pipeline in a way that makes good economic sense for Canadians.

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Chair, this is something that the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance is leading in terms of the divestiture, and the government has indicated that it will divest the pipeline at a time when it will make the best sense for Canadians.

Natural Resources committee  Perhaps I can start and then invite Glenn Hargrove, who runs the Canadian Forest Service, to add. You are very right to point out the importance of the partnerships in delivering the two billion trees program. That's one of the benefits of the program and one of the challenges of the program: We need to work with partners in order to deliver the objectives.