Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Garry Boniface, Senator Boniface’s husband, Brett Boniface and Lisa Boniface, her son and daughter-in-law, as well as Grayson and Hudson, her grandsons. They are accompanied by her friends Mark Reber and Robin Jones as well as our former colleague Nancy Hartling.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!