The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, I wish to draw your attention to the presence in the gallery of Ellen Fridhandler, spouse of the Honourable Senator Fridhandler, and their daughter Rachel. They are accompanied by Sheryl Simon and Jordan Simon, Arnie Fridhandler, Rachael Wolf Fridhandler, Eli Fridhandler and other family members of the Honourable Senator Fridhandler.

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