Canada has introduced its own critical mineral strategy alongside $4 billion in funding to support the legislation. This will include at least $1.5 billion to support critical mineral projects, with priority going to advanced manufacturing, processing, and recycling applications. The strategy has defined 5 key goals for this legislation, firstly to support economic growth and job creation through investment, which with $1.5 billion it could realistically have a significant impact. The other 4 goals, promoting climate action, advancing reconciliation with indigenous peoples, increasing diversity, and improving global security of supply are all noble goals, but what ultimately matters to the US and Canada is going to be critical mineral supply, which other than potential issues with indigenous populations affecting potential…