Environment committee  I am now prepared to hear nominations for the position of second vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition.

Environment committee  It is moved by Mr. Ouellet that Bernard Bigras be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to.) I declare the motion carried and Bernard Bigras duly elected second vic

Environment committee  I now invite Mr. James Bezan to take the chair.

Environment committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. The clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motio

Environment committee  It has been moved by Mr. Watson that Mr. James Bezan be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. James Bezan duly elected chair of the comm

Environment committee  Before I invite Mr. Bezan to take the chair, we will proceed with the election of the vice-chairs. I am now prepared to receive motions for first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Mr. Trudeau.

Environment committee  It is moved by Mr. Trudeau that Mr. Scarpaleggia be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the