Thank you, Mr. Petryshen.
Now, of course, the Elk Valley is only one of the coal-producing regions of Canada. In the area where I live, Bulkley Valley, there's a proposal for an open-pit coal mine near the Telkwa River in the Skeena watershed. This is a watershed that supports a world-renowned steelhead run as well as all five species of wild salmon.
I'm wondering what advice you would have for the residents of Bulkley Valley and the Skeena watershed who are grappling with this proposal, which would result in the mining of 750,000 tonnes to 825,000 tonnes of coal per year over 25 years. Does the Elk Valley provide a cautionary tale? What advice would you give to the people of the Skeena watershed, based on your experience in the Elk Valley?