Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Denise Comeau-Desautels, President, and Gaël Corbineau, Director General, from the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Aucoin.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!