Hon. Nicole Eaton: Mr. Speaker and honourable colleagues, I would like to begin by thanking my honourable colleague, Senator Nolin, for having launched his inquiry into the Senate of Canada, its purpose, its past and future, and the overarching pursuit of the reform of this place.
L'honorable Nicole Eaton : Monsieur le Président, honorables collègues, j'aimerais tout d'abord remercier le sénateur Nolin d'avoir lancé cette interpellation sur le Sénat du Canada, sa raison d'être, son passé, son avenir et l'ambition globale de le réformer.