Canadian Heritage committee  The honour is mine.

Canadian Heritage committee  This is very kind. Thank you very much. I have enjoyed working with this committee a great deal. It studies very important matters and the spirit of collegiality is excellent. It is fascinating, and one of the most interesting committees.

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, indeed. Thank you very much.

Canadian Heritage committee  Members of the committee, we have quorum. We can now proceed to the election of a chair. I'm ready to receive motions.

Canadian Heritage committee  Are there any other nominations? It's been moved by Mr. Bélanger that Mr. Schellenberger be elected chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? Is the motion carried? (Motion agreed to)

Canadian Heritage committee  I declare Mr. Schellenberger duly elected chair of this committee. Before inviting the chair to come forward, if the committee wishes, we will proceed to the election of vice-chair. I need a motion for the election of first vice-chair.

Canadian Heritage committee  Are there any other nominations? It's been moved by Mr. Scott that Mr. Bélanger be elected first vice-chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Bélanger elected vice-chair. For the election of the seco

Canadian Heritage committee  Yes, that has been the case since 10:10 this morning.

Canadian Heritage committee  It is moved by Mr. Malo that Ms. Mourani be elected vice-chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion moved by Mr. Malo? (Motion agreed to)

Canadian Heritage committee  I declare Madame Mourani elected vice-chair of this committee. I now invite Mr. Schellenberger to come forward and take the chair. I now invite Mr. Schellenberger to come forward.