Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Melissa Feld, Laura Robinson and the young Afghan women they helped bring to safety in Canada, Shaima Kirimi and sisters Selsela Naseri and Dr. Rangina Naseri. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator McPhedran.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!