Just last year, we ranked 15th overall in attracting mining investments, with the second slowest permitting regime in the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development). Today, Ontario is now the second most attractive jurisdiction in the world for mining investment. With demand for critical minerals expected to double by 2030, the critical minerals race is on. The world, including manufacturers, automakers, technology firms, and energy developers, is demanding access to reliable, safe, and ethical jurisdictions. They are searching for trusted partners — governments that are unapologetic in their reform agenda, challenging the status quo — and moving with unprecedented speed to open mines faster.