Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Isabelle Chittaro, Senator Boisvenu’s spouse; Christian Boisvenu, his son; Jakob and Roxanne, his grandchildren; as well as their mother, Julie Butterfield. They are accompanied by Daphnée Duprée, his daughter-in-law; Juliana Da Silva, his Executive Assistant; Jordan Amorim, his former Director of Parliamentary Affairs; and James Carpenter, a friend from Alberta.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!