Support for Canadian projects relating to critical minerals and decarbonization Supply chain efficiency and resiliency in Western Canada Policies to support the competitiveness of Canada's mining industry Policies to support green transportation and logistics activities Policies and programs to support commercial opportunities abroad through increased access to trade and markets for natural resources. Policies and programs relating to human resources and skills development and training in mining Natural resource development and Canada-U.S. transboundary affairs Mining-specific and mining-related project development in Canada Innovation policies and programs for the adoption and use of new technologies in mining Increased electrical grid infrastructure to support new green mining technologies Impact Assessment processes and regulations as it relates to mining projects, permitting and proposals Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER) and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) Discussions with officials about export financing and business opportunities abroad, which may include trade missions, free trade discussions and other engagements with trading partners Climate action policies including effective and efficient federal carbon pricing Canada Transportation Act, Canada Shipping Act and others with regard to international shipping, railway and port operations and infrastructure Advancement of critical mineral production, processing, recycling, infrastructure and projects in Canada