Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is incorrect to suggest that there are two sets of rules. There is only one underlying set of rules for the Mineral Resources Act, and that is for getting and maintaining mineral interests. That lays the groundwork. The incentives that would be put in place if a zone is established would modify some of the requirements in a specified area where that zone is in place.

If I can use a practical example, if you had a zone, a proponent could apply for whatever instrument we are giving out under that zone. Alternatively, that proponent could also say, "Well, I'm just going to stake a regular mineral claim and follow the regular act." That would be an example of where the overall MRA regulations for mineral tenure would apply versus one that a proponent would select to follow the zone rules. Thank you, Mr. Chair.