Before we proceed with questions and comments, I am going to read a message from the office of the Governor General.
I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows:
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
February 26th, 2009
Mr. Speaker,
I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will proceed to the Senate Chamber today, the 26th day of February, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., for the purpose of giving Royal Assent to a bill of law.
Yours sincerely,
Sheila-Marie Cook
Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor