 We reside on what was once considered the far edge of North America and today we are quickly becoming a central focus for the world. With that comes vast opportunity and pressure on our legislature to deliver a bright future for all, not just for those who already enjoy advantages. The stresses from our growth are unprecedented. We must be unafraid to grasp change and harness growth through purposeful decisions. If we do not shape growth, it will shape us. Members, your government presides in this chamber as the party with the most seats, but not a working majority. It has a duty to present an agenda for consideration and seek the confidence of this House. Your government has listened and is presenting an agenda not exclusive to one party, but one that includes ideas from all British Columbians that members from all three parties carry into this place. With the confidence of this House, your government will pursue an agenda that seeks the balanced British Columbians have told us to find between economic, social and environmental priorities.