Evidence of meeting #1 for Indigenous and Northern Affairs in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was vice-chair.
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The Clerk of the Committee Mr. Roger Préfontaine
Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair.
I'm ready to receive nomination motions for the position of chair.
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Conservative
Colin Mayes Conservative Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
I would like to nominate Maurice Vellacott for the chair.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Mayes that Maurice Vellacott be elected chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
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Liberal
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The Clerk
It has been moved by the honourable Anita Neville that Mr. Mayes be elected as chair of the committee.
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Conservative
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The Clerk
Am I to conclude that the motion is withdrawn?
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Liberal
Anita Neville Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
If he's not willing to run, I will, but I'll make another motion, Mr. Clerk.
I'd like to put forward Mr. Mark's name.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Madame Neville that Inky Mark be elected as chair of the committee.
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Conservative
Inky Mark Conservative Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette, MB
Thank you, Mr. Clerk.
I want to thank the honourable member for the honour of nominating me for that position, but at this time I have to decline the offer.
Thank you.
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Liberal
Anita Neville Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
I will not move any further motions, Mr. Clerk. Thank you.
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The Clerk
Am I to conclude that the motion has been withdrawn?
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The Clerk
Are there any further motions?
There being no further motions, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
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The Clerk
To adopt the motion that Mr. Vellacott be elected as chair of the committee.
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Liberal
Anita Neville Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Clerk, I'd like to request a recorded vote, please.
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The Clerk
My colleague Jim Latimer, who is the procedural clerk, will proceed to a recorded division.
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James Latimer Procedural Clerk
It is moved by Mr. Mayes that Mr. Vellacott be elected chair of the committee.
(Motion agreed to: yeas 7; nays 5)
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The Clerk
Now to the election of the vice-chairs. I am now ready to receive motions for the first vice-chair.
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The Clerk
I'm ready to receive nominations for the position of first vice-chair, which according to the Standing Orders must be a member from the official opposition.
Ms. Neville.
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Liberal
Anita Neville Liberal Winnipeg South Centre, MB
Mr. Clerk, I'd like to nominate my colleague Ms. Karetak-Lindell.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mrs. Neville that Madame Karetak-Lindell be elected as first vice-chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
Mr. Vellacott.
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Conservative
Maurice Vellacott Conservative Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
I think Ms. Karetak-Lindell would make an excellent choice--I served with her on the committee in the past--but I would also think there would be other members from the Liberals who could capably do the job, so I'd like to propose Mr. Gary Merasty, who I know has a lot of experience and involvement and has served well in our province. I would nominate him as the vice-chair for the committee.