Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of the Honourable Enrique Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, and Her Excellency Maria Andrelita S. Austria, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines, who are accompanied by a delegation. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Osler.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!