The federal minister of natural resources says many provinces, including Newfoundland and Labrador, have a great opportunity before them in the “green economy.”

Jonathan Wilkinson, who’s familiar with this province having previously been in the fisheries portfolio, has already spoke with government here, the oil and gas industry and the tech sector about ways to reach “net zero” carbon emissions.

Newfoundland and Labrador is rich in rare-earth and other minerals, but Wilkinson says it’s about more than just finding and developing mines.

…”how we can make the batteries in Canada, and ultimately, how we can produce electric vehicles. It’s something I am focused on, and I know the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is as well.”