Why Ontario? A Premier Lithium Jurisdiction

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Policy Momentum: 

• Federal and provincial governments are investing billions into upstream and downstream lithium supply chains, including EV battery plants (Volkswagen, Northvolt) and the Thunder Bay conversion facility.

Regulatory Efficiency: 

• Ontario is cutting permitting times for critical minerals from 12–15 years to as little as 5​.

Clean Energy Grid: 

• Majority of electricity from hydro & nuclear = low emissions for future lithium refining.

Skilled Workforce & Infrastructure: 

• Legacy mining sector = trained talent, equipment access, and transport routes.