Order, please. I would like to draw to the attention of hon. members that today is the last day Deputy Principal Clerk Gérard Laliberté of the committees directorate will be in the House of Commons as clerk at the table.
He will be leaving the House this summer to take up new challenges in the fall in Quebec City. Gérard has been at the House of Commons since September, 1999 where his commitment and his comprehensive knowledge of the history of parliamentary practice and tradition has served us all very well.
I know that you will want to join with me in paying tribute to the contributions of Gérard, who is seated at the table at this time.
Gérard, our best wishes for success, health and happiness in this next stage of your illustrious parliamentary career.