Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Martin Normand, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Louka Morin-Tremblay, Analyst and Researcher, at the Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Surette.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!