 Hi, I'm Shirley Vaughn, the Minister of Jobs, Tourism, Skills Training, and the Minister Responsible for Labor. Merry Christmas everyone. I'm here at the Vancouver Christmas Market, and as you can see, there are lots of people getting into the holiday spirit by taking a ride on the Christmas carousel, checking out the crafts, and trying out the hot apple cider. All of the vendors here are small business owners, people who are working hard to create opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. We can all contribute to our economy by exploring British Columbia this holiday season. Why not try a staycation this year? By visiting local events like this one, you're not only supporting vital businesses in your town or city, you're also helping to create jobs. Tourism employs about 127,000 British Columbians. That's almost one in every 15 jobs in BC. So this year, I'll be exploring my own community to celebrate Christmas with my family, and I hope you'll take the opportunity to do the same. Share your plans and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag StaycationBC. Merry Christmas, and let's all celebrate what BC has to offer.