Every time I visit Vancouver, I look for bald eagles perched in the tall fir trees. For me, they’ve always been a sign—a kind of social proof—that I’m in a city blessed with fresh air, clean water, and thriving wildlife.

But this week, something shifted. I was in Vancouver to announce two transformative projects: the North Vancouver Harbour Deck and the Wave Prize. These initiatives will redefine what I look for when I return to British Columbia.

Soon, my sign of a healthy city won’t just be eagles in the sky—it will be people in the water.