Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of His Excellency Kaspars Ozoliņš, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Canada; Major-General Simon Bernard, Deputy Commander, Canadian Joint Operations Command; and other members of the Canadian Armed Forces. They are the guests of the Honourable Senators Patterson and Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador).

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!