Information & Ethics committee  It's implied. I got it.

Information & Ethics committee  It's all going to depend on the availability of the commissioners at this point. With regard to the witnesses for the CBC study, obviously I'm pursuing the commissioners for as early as Thursday. I have a couple who are kind of on standby, and they'll be confirming with me within

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chair, the motion would read that the evidence and documentation received by the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics during the third session of the 40th Parliament in relation to its study on open government be taken into consideration by the comm

Information & Ethics committee  No, unless there are other motions.

Information & Ethics committee  In addition?

Information & Ethics committee  No.

Information & Ethics committee  So I can add a sentence about it being calculated based on a real 48 hours?

Information & Ethics committee  And do we want to add “9 a.m.”?

Information & Ethics committee  The motion would read that the chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence printed when a quorum is not present provided that at least four members are present, including one member from each recognized party.

Information & Ethics committee  Sorry, Mr. Chair, but just so I'm clear on the wording, it would be “provided that at least four members are present, including one member of the official opposition”. Is that it?

Information & Ethics committee  One member of the opposition? Okay. Great.

Information & Ethics committee  We have delegation on that; it's part of the budget.

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Angus moves that Ms. Davidson be elected first vice-chair. Are there any other motions? Seeing none, all those in favour of the motion? (Motion agreed to) Congratulations, Ms. Davidson. You are elected first vice-chair.

Information & Ethics committee  Once again 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 ready to receive motions for the position of second vice-chair.

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Casey moves that Mr. Andrews be elected second vice-chair. Are there any other motions? Seeing none, all those in favour of the motion? (Motion agreed to) Congratulations to Mr. Andrews in absentia. I invite Mr. Cullen to take the chair.