Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of the Honourable Michèle Monast, Justice at the Superior Court of Québec and spouse of Senator Moreau, as well as the Honourable Jacques Dupuis, former minister of justice and public security and former deputy premier of Quebec.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!