Thank you very much.
I want to say that it really is a pleasure to be here today to be talking about something as wonderful as our parks.
I'll address my remarks especially to my two colleagues, my friends from Surrey.
I'm sorry, Carrie. I missed your presentation, but I have had time to read it.
Ken, I heard yours as you were making it.
What Bear Creek Park represents to me is what can be achieved when all levels of government work together to realize the dreams and aspirations of citizens. That's what Bear Creek Park exemplifies today. As you said, it is an oasis right in the centre of the fastest-growing area in B.C., yet it is a wonderful oasis that is well used by its citizens in a variety of ways. It provides people with a lot of pleasure, both in organized activities and in walking through the trails.
I have a question for you, Ken. I have a very short time. Five minutes just fly by, and I could just spend all this time praising the City of Surrey and the citizens of Surrey for being so committed to our parkland.
When you look at Bear Creek Park, you see that it's one example of urban salmon-bearing streams that lack adequate protection in the context of the Lower Mainland. Can you talk about the challenges facing urban creeks, rivers, and tributaries?