Library of Parliament committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. My comments tie in with Senator Saint‑Germain's remarks. The library has about 450 employees and a $55 million budget. This committee has held the fewest meetings in the history of committees. It seems that you have a greater vision for accountability than this committee.

Library of Parliament committee  Can I ask a brief follow‑up question?

Library of Parliament committee  How do you view the dual role of the Library, which must divide its resources between the Senate and the House of Commons? I'm thinking of the Visitor Welcome Centre, for example. Last I heard, it doesn't have any documents promoting the Senate. The Senate doesn't seem to exist.

Library of Parliament committee  Thank you.

Library of Parliament committee  We raise our hands if we want to ask a question. You then give the floor to the person who wants to ask the questions. That seems simple enough.

Library of Parliament committee  No. Everything's fine now.

Library of Parliament committee  Good afternoon. My name is Claude Carignan. I'm a senator from Mille Isles, Quebec.