Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Victor Altmejd, spouse of the Honourable Senator Bellemare, their children Simon, Bliss and Sarah, as well as Marie-Soraya Ouerdane, Mathieu, Hannah and Arielle Desforges, and Rénald Bellemare.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!