Chris Malette

My next question is for both Ms. Hadwen and Ms. Chan. Canada is strong in extraction but still developing its processing capacities. What concrete steps would you say are being taken to build refining capacity domestically?

Thank you, Chair. Let's have a little clarification on some of the points raised. I would note that the 2009 sale of the Beaver Brook mine—which has come under a bit of discussion today—was, in fact, under the leadership—or prime ministership—of Prime Minister Harper. I might also note that Inco and Falconbridge were both sold to foreign interests under Prime Minister Mulroney. These historic [more]

I believe I have time for one more question. I guess it would be for Ms. Chan, and Ms. Hadwen can choose to comment as well. This is further to your comments on the last round of questioning. Rare earth elements remain a particularly sensitive file, given the concentration of global supply and the continued uncertainty created by Chinese export controls and licensing. What are the most practical [more]

Thank you. My next question is for Dr. Exner-Pirot. In your view, should Canada define economic security within the context of critical minerals and defence supply chains?

Do I have time for one more question, Mr. Chair?

Thank you, Chair. Prime Minister Carney Mr. Boyd, during a recent visit to Australia,welcomed Australia into the critical minerals production alliance, which was an initiative launched under Canada's G7 presidency in 2025 to expand critical minerals production and processing capacity and to diversify supply chains from mine to market. Both Canada and Australia hold vast reserves of critical [more]

My next question is for Ms. Mykytczuk. How should Canada balance the urgency of developing critical minerals with environmental stewardship and indigenous partnership? It's something that hasn't been top of mind in our discussions today.