Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Danielle Comeau, spouse of the Honourable Senator Dagenais; His Excellency Wang Di, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada; His Excellency Dauletbek Kussainov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada; His Excellency Kallayana Vipattipumiprates, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Canada; the Honourable Victor Oh; and the Honourable Erin O’Toole. They are accompanied by other friends and collaborators of the Honourable Senator Dagenais.

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

Hon. Senators: Hear, hear!