Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of His Excellency Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba. He is accompanied by Dany Tur de la Concepción, Deputy Head of Mission. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Hartling.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!

Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Chief Joe Alphonse, Chief Roger William and Chief Francis Laceese. They are accompanied by representatives of Tŝilhqot’in National Government. They are the guests of the Honourable Senators McCallum and Greenwood.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!