Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are currently finalizing a framework document, operational guidance documents, and desktop pilot exercise on mobile caribou conservation measures. And these documents describe the intent and application of Madam Chair -- of these mobile caribou conservation measures in relation to mineral exploration activities. So there's a framework and operational guidance document and a desktop pilot, and they've been across my desk and are out for interdepartmental review at this time.

We also have the Bathurst caribou range plan, and we've done four workshops that were held to advance this work in 2021. We've been providing funding, support, and background information to Indigenous governments to support this work. The Tlicho government, Athabasca Denesuline, and the NWT Metis Nation have identified some important areas for possible habitat protection. And we're supporting other Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations, such as the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and North Slave Metis Alliance to do similar work. And we're planning a prioritization workshop to build consensus on areas to put forward for conservation under the species at risk or Wildlife Act. Thank you, Mr. Chair.