The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of members of the Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. They are the guests of the Honourable Senator Francis, along with his spouse, Georgina Francis; his daughter, Kateri Coade; and his granddaughter, Kiara Coade.

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