The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of former member of Parliament Robert-Falcon Ouellette, his wife Febe Ping-Hsiang Kuo and their beautiful four-month-old Luna. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Cardozo.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Dr. Yvette Bonny and Nathalie Gadbois. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Mégie.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.

The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Doug Deacon. He is a friend of the Honourable Senator Downe and brother of the Honourable Senator Colin Deacon.

On behalf of all honourable senators, I welcome you to the Senate of Canada.