I believe members will agree that the senior officials who sit at the Clerk's table advising the Speakers and members on all procedural questions are a self-effacing group. Wishing only to serve the House of Commons to the best of their ability, they do not seek the limelight.
Today, however, we are taking a few minutes to acknowledge and to thank Audrey O'Brien, Clerk Emerita. She is retiring after almost 30 years at the Table, 10 of them as the first female Clerk of the House of Commons.
Ms. O'Brien, I hope you will oblige us as we recognize your valuable contribution to the House of Commons.
The hon. government House leader.