International Trade committee  Ron Cannan has nominated Rob Merrifield as chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations?

International Trade committee  The motion on the floor is that Mr. Merrifield be elected chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Agreed and so ordered. Congratulations, Mr. Merrifield.

International Trade committee  Before I invite Mr. Merrifield to take the chair, I'm going to ask if the committee wishes that I proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs. Is there consent to do this at this time?

International Trade committee  We will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair.

International Trade committee  Mr. Easter has named Robert Chisholm as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? The motion is that Robert Chisholm be first vice-chair. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Agreed and so ordered. We'll now

International Trade committee  For second vice-chair, Mr. Thibeault has nominated Mr. Easter. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Agreed and so ordered. Thank you. I'd like to invite Mr. Merrifield to take the chair.