Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Dr. André Levesque, Chancellor for the Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. He is accompanied by Martin Gangnier, Chief Executive Officer of St. John Ambulance Canada. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Martin.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!