Alan Ferguson (President) Share this | Hansard source

It is with regret that I inform the Senate of the death in late August of Mr Harold Gibson Weir, Parliamentary Librarian from 1978 to 1982. Mr Weir first joined the Library in 1968 as one of the first appointees to the Legislative Research Service. He took a leading role in the formation of subject groups within the research service, a model which continues to enable the Library to effectively deliver its services. He also initiated the Bills Digest service, which has become a highly valued service to senators, members and their staff. Unfortunately, ill health caused Mr Weir to retire prematurely from the post of Parliamentary Librarian. On behalf of honourable senators, I extend condolences to Mrs Weir and to their family.

I also remind senators of the invitation to attend an address by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr Stephen Harper, in the House of Representatives tomorrow. Senators should be seated by 10.25 am.