Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Bob Cordy, Senator Cordy’s husband; Alison Ripley and Michelle Brown, Senator Cordy’s daughters; Patricia Hearn, Senator Cordy’s sister; and Dennis Hearn, Senator Cordy’s brother-in-law.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!