 Hi, I'm Shirley Bond. I'm the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General for British Columbia. I know there are a lot of British Columbians excited about spring break. But we want to make sure that when families go away for the holidays, they come home safely, especially those who choose to hit the slopes. Our government is pleased to be partnering with the Canadian Avalanche Centre to remind skiers and snowboarders that it's critical to respect the ski area boundaries and closure signs. People sometimes refer to the area beyond the boundary ropes as slack country, but there is nothing slack about it. The dangers of ducking the rope and heading into the backcountry can be very serious. This spring break, we are urging skiers and snowboarders not to go out of bounds. It can be incredibly hazardous and it's simply not worth the risk. There's a reason that areas are marked off limits. They could be in a high risk area for avalanches. They could be areas difficult for rescue teams to access. They could be areas where the terrain under the snow contains hidden dangers. Or worst of all, they could be a combination of all three. I want to take this opportunity to encourage parents to talk to their children before they hit the slopes about the danger of going out of bounds. Help keep your family safe and let's all enjoy a safe spring break.