Evidence of meeting #9 for Fisheries and Oceans in the 41st Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was first.
A recording is available from Parliament.
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The Clerk of the Committee Mr. Georges Etoka
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 other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order, and cannot participate in debate.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair.
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NDP
Robert Chisholm NDP Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
I have a point of order. Oh no, you said you can't entertain a point of order. Sorry, I didn't quite catch that.
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The Clerk
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party.
I am ready to receive motions for the election of the chair.
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The Clerk
“Must”.
Mr. MacAulay.
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Liberal
Lawrence MacAulay Liberal Cardigan, PE
I nominate Rodney Weston for chair of the committee.
I worked as hard as I could, but I couldn't muster up enough....
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The Clerk
Are there any other 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 Mr. Rodney Weston elected chair of the committee.
Before inviting Mr. Weston 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 election of the first vice-chair.
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NDP
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The Clerk
Mr. Kamp.
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Conservative
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Kamp that Mr. Chisholm be elected first 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 declare Mr. Chisholm elected first vice-chair of the committee.
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NDP
Robert Chisholm NDP Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
I was up all night last night, and then we do the same thing.
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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 party.
I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.
Mr. Chisholm.
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NDP
Robert Chisholm NDP Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
I'll nominate Mr. MacAulay.
I was going to let him sweat a little bit. He was looking around for somebody to nominate him.
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Conservative
John Weston Conservative West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, BC
I just think it should be said, for his kids, grandchildren, and others, that even if there were hundreds of others, we'd still be nominating Lawrence MacAulay.
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NDP
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Chisholm that Mr. MacAulay be elected second vice-chair of the committee.
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. MacAulay duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.
I now invite Mr. Weston to take the chair.
3:40 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Rodney Weston
Thank you very much.
It's nice to be back. I trust everyone had a good holiday and a productive beginning to the new year.
I want to take a moment to welcome a new member to our committee. Mr. Stewart, it's nice to have you here. I certainly look forward to your involvement and input in this committee.
I want to pass along thanks through the official opposition to the two members who have left the committee, Mr. Toone and Mr. Donnelly. We certainly valued their input over the last while. Thanks also to Mr. Kerr. He was only with us for a short time, but we certainly did appreciate his input as well.
