 Hello, I'm Moira Stillwell, the Minister of Social Development. The UN has declared December 3rd as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It's a day to celebrate the incredible diversity of skills, talents and gifts that individuals with disabilities have to offer. I love the theme for this year, Removing Barriers to Create an Inclusive and Accessible Society for All. Regardless of whether we have a disability or not, we know that every one of us wants to contribute to our community. BC is committed to creating a system of supports to ensure that those with disabilities are given every opportunity to participate in our growing economy. Although they have tremendous skills and abilities, people with disabilities have an employment rate almost 20% lower than the rest of the population. That has a significant impact on the approximately 400,000 people with disabilities who are working age in this province. We're making progress on many levels, but there's still so much more to do. In British Columbia, we have set an example for inclusiveness and progress and made the world a better place for people who live with disabilities. We have changed people's views on what is possible. Through the determination of great British Columbians like Rick Hansen, Paralympian Lauren Wollstonecroft, Terry Fox and so many others, we see what can be accomplished when people step up and make a difference. We are conquering ignorance and changing the way that we as a society view the potential of people with disabilities. I commend the work being done province-wide to create inclusive accessible communities and I encourage employers to recognize the talents and abilities of British Columbians with disabilities. We know that when barriers are removed and people with disabilities are able to participate fully in their community, everybody benefits. Let's continue to work together to ensure that every British Columbian has the chance to take full advantage of the amazing opportunities our province has to offer. Thank you.