Order. It is my honour and privilege to draw to the attention of members the presence in the gallery of Mr. Robert Fowler, one of Canada's most distinguished diplomats and most recently the United Nations Secretary General's Special Envoy to Niger.
Over the course of the past 40 years, not satisfied with having represented his country as a career diplomat, Mr. Fowler put his talents as advisor and negotiator at the disposal of Canada and the international community, despite the real dangers inherent in this most vital work.
I know that all members join me in thanking Robert Fowler for his service to Canada, both in our country and abroad, and in expressing our pleasure and our gratitude that he is back home with us.