Evidence of meeting #53 for Health in the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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11 a.m.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Julie Pelletier
Good morning, honourable members of the committee. I see a quorum.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order, nor 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 position of chair.
Mr. Carrie.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Carrie that Joy Smith be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried, and Mrs. Smith the duly elected chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
Before inviting Mrs. Smith 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 position of first vice-chair.
Ms. Sellah, you have the floor.
11 a.m.
NDP
Djaouida Sellah NDP Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, QC
I would like to nominate Libby Davies for the position of vice-chair.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Ms. Sellah that Libby Davies be elected as 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 the motion carried, and Mrs. Davies the duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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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 second vice-chair.
Mr. Carrie.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Carrie that Hedy Fry be elected as second vice-chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Ms. Fry duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
I now invite Mrs. Smith to take the chair.
11:05 a.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Joy Smith
Thank you so much for electing me.
Congratulations to the vice-chairs. I know they have a lot of experience, and I'm very happy to see them back as vice-chairs.
I'm very happy to see all the members of our committee back. I welcome Mr. Lobb as a new member. We're happy that this committee is going to be working together again to embark on some very important things.
Today's meeting is going to be a short one; we're just doing the elections. There's one other item, and I would ask for the consent of the committee to go in camera to discuss an item of committee business. Could I have the consent of the committee to do that?
11:05 a.m.
NDP
Jack Harris NDP St. John's East, NL
If we know what it is and if we agree with it, but I don't agree to go in camera to discuss a motion when we don't know what it's about. It's not on the table. It's not part of the agenda, so no.
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Conservative
The Chair Conservative Joy Smith
Could you discuss the motion, Dr. Carrie? I think it came from all sides.
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NDP
Jack Harris NDP St. John's East, NL
If it's something you think there's agreement on, we could adjourn briefly to discuss it.
