“I want the government to declare steelmaking coal a critical mineral. This would be good for my riding's economy.”
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Critical Minerals
A statement about Canada's potential to be a leader in critical minerals, with a Conservative MP highlighting mining communities in his own riding. Politicians often use these short 'Statements by Members' to talk up their own local areas.