International Trade committee  It's around that time. There are allotted days, and it depends.

International Trade committee  No, it's in March usually, but I don't know the exact date.

International Trade committee  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 prepared to receive a motion for the second vice-chair. Mr. O'Toole.

International Trade committee  It has been moved by Mr. O'Toole that Madam Freeland be elected as second vice-chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Freeland duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.

International Trade committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order, nor participate in debate. We ca

International Trade committee  It has been moved by Mr. O'Toole that Mr. Hoback be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt this motion?

International Trade committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Hoback duly elected chair of this committee.

International Trade committee  I now invite Mr. Hoback to take the chair.