Evidence of meeting #1 for Finance in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was motions.
A recording is available from Parliament.
October 24th, 2013 / 11:45 a.m.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Christine Lafrance
Honourable members of the committee,
I see a quorum.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can receive motions only for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive any other types of motions and cannot entertain points of order or participate in debate.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party.
I am ready to receive motions for the chair.
Ms. Nash, the floor is yours.
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NDP
Peggy Nash NDP Parkdale—High Park, ON
I'd like to put forward a motion that our colleague, James Rajotte, long-time chair of this committee and other committees, who has performed those duties so ably over so many years, have his name put forward as the new chair of our finance committee.
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The Clerk
Thank you, Ms. Nash.
Are there any other motions?
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The Clerk
No.
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Liberal
Scott Brison Liberal Kings—Hants, NS
Oh, you don't require a seconder? Okay.
I'm wanting to express my support effusively.
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Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
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The Clerk
Are there any other motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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The Clerk
(Motion agreed to)
I declare Mr. Rajotte duly elected chair of the committee.
Before inviting Mr. Rajotte to take the chair, if the committee wishes we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition.
I am now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair.
Mr. Saxton.
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Conservative
Andrew Saxton Conservative North Vancouver, BC
Madam Clerk, I'd like to nominate as vice-chair Ms. Peggy Nash, my colleague from the other side, who has very ably filled that position in the past, as I'm sure she will in the future.
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The Clerk
Are there any further motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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The Clerk
(Motion agreed to)
I declare Peggy Nash duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.
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The Clerk
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition.
I am now prepared to receive a motion for the election of the second vice-chair.
Mr. Keddy, go ahead.
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Conservative
Gerald Keddy Conservative South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
I would nominate Scott Brison for second vice-chair, and I can go on and brag him up if you wish.
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Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Keddy that Mr. Brison be elected second vice-chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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The Clerk
(Motion agreed to)
I now invite Mr. Rajotte to take the chair.
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Conservative
The Chair Conservative James Rajotte
First of all, I want to thank Ms. Nash for nominating me, and for her kind words. I want to thank all of you for electing me again as chair of this committee, a role and responsibility I treasure. I enjoyed it very much in the last session and look forward to it in this session as well.
I want to congratulate the vice-chairs, Ms. Nash and Mr. Brison.
They worked very well in the last committee as the two vice-chairs. I look forward to that again.
We should also extend a welcome back to those members who were on the committee last session and who are here again. I know some of them are in the House or have other duties.
We have a couple of substitutes here today. Welcome to our committee.
We have two permanent members who are new, Mr. Saxton and Mr. Keddy. Welcome to you.
We've had a very productive working relationship on this committee. I look forward to that again.
Welcome. I'm sure you all had a good summer and enjoyed the prorogation equally on all sides, and—
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Liberal
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Conservative
The Chair Conservative James Rajotte
Okay. We won't get into that and the party scene.
I do want to first invite the analysts to take their seats. We will welcome the analysts to the table.
Perhaps, especially for the new members, we could have the analysts introduce themselves to the committee. I know the returning members know them very well, but perhaps we could ask them to introduce themselves to the committee.