fyiBudget 2022 proposed up to $3.8 billion over eight years to implement Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy. The funding will support the development of domestic critical mineral value chains, including green and digital technologies, such as electric vehicles and semiconductors. In addition, Budget 2022 proposed $15 billion for the Canada Growth Fund – a new government investment fund to accelerate the investment of private capital into decarbonisation and clean technology projects; help to promote the diversification of Canada’s economy; play a key role in helping to meet Canada’s climate targets; and strengthen both Canada’s economic resilience and capacity.