Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of the Deputy Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Rear-Admiral Dan Charlebois, and the Commissioner of the Coast Guard, Mario Pelletier. They are accompanied by other members of the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. They are the guests of the Honourable Senators Henkel and Patterson.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!