International Trade committee  Mr. Allison moves that Mr. Richardson be elected chair.

International Trade committee  Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

International Trade committee  Honourable members, I see that we have quorum. Before we proceed, I want to introduce myself for those of you who don't know me. My name is Chad Mariage. I'm going to be the clerk of the committee. This is Erica Pereira, a new colleague and a new clerk, who will be shadowing the work of the committee.

International Trade committee  I declare Mr. Richardson duly elected chair of the committee. Before I invite Mr. Richardson to take the chair, if it's the committee's wish, I'll proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. That said, the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Do I have any motions?

International Trade committee  Mr. Temelkovski moves that Mr. Maloney be elected first vice-chair. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Maloney duly elected first vice-chair. I can now proceed with the election of a second Vice-Chair.

International Trade committee  Mr. Malo moves that Mr. Cardin be elected second Vice-Chair. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

International Trade committee  Congratulations to all of you. I now invite Mr. Richardson to take the chair.