Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Olivier Parent, Acting Mayor of the municipality of Saint-Laurent-de-l’Île-d’Orléans. He is the guest of the Honourable Senator Moreau.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!

Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Paul Dubé, Ontario Ombudsman; Barb Finlay, Deputy Ombudsman; and Diana Cooke, Director of the Children and Youth Unit. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Clement.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!