I would like to draw to the attention of hon. members the presence in the gallery of the recipients of the Governor General's performing arts awards.
For Lifetime Artistic Achievement in the Performing Arts, the following: Kate and Anna McGarrigle; Gordon Pinsent; Joseph Rouleau; Jean-Louis Roux; Veronica Tennant; and Eric Till.
For the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts: Constance Pathy.
Finally, for the National Arts Centre Award: Rick Mercer.