Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Alaudin and Dilshad Mohamed, Senator Mohamed’s parents; Amina Mohamed and Tomas Lind, her sister and brother-in-law; as well as Hailie Lind, her niece. They are accompanied by the Honourable A. Anne McLellan, P.C., O.C.; Her Worship Christina Smith, Mayor of Westmount; and other guests of Senator Mohamed.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!