Evidence of meeting #1 for Canadian Heritage in the 43rd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Jubilee Jackson
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 honour nor participate in debate.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party.
I am ready to receive motions for the chair.
Mr. Blaney, you have the floor.
3:45 p.m.
Conservative
Steven Blaney Conservative Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, QC
Madam Clerk, we had an excellent chair in the previous parliament. They will be big shoes to fill, though they are small in size.
I would like to propose that Scott Simms be elected as chair of the committee.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Mr. Blaney moves that Scott Simms be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
Are there other motions? Seeing none, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Scott Simms duly elected chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Thank you all.
I would also like to acknowledge Ms. Dabrusin as well and the fine job she did as chair. I never sat in on many meetings, but I heard they went really well.
I thank you so much.
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
It's been a while since I've been on the heritage committee, but it is certainly good to be back and is certainly an honour to be sitting here.
Thank you once more.
Now it's the election of the vice-chairs.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition.
I am now ready to receive motions for the first vice-chair.
Mr. Shields, you have the floor.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Are there any further motions? Seeing none, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Steven Blaney duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Is it the wish of the committee to proceed to second vice-chair at this time? Okay.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk
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 motions for the position of second vice-chair.
Mr. Housefather.
February 19th, 2020 / 3:45 p.m.
Liberal
Anthony Housefather Liberal Mount Royal, QC
It is my pleasure to nominate Martin Champoux for the position of second vice-chair.
I also want to say that I personally support the idea that there should be a third vice-chair from the NDP. They should also be represented as one of the vice-chairs. I know that this is before PROC, and I hope it will come out successfully. I know that we can't do it without a change in the rules.
3:45 p.m.
The Clerk
Are there other further motions? Seeing none, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Mr. Champoux duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.
3:45 p.m.
Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Congratulations, Mr. Champoux.
Now we're going to go on to the routine motions. For those of you with experience, you know exactly where we're heading with this.
If the committee agrees, we will now proceed with the adoption of routine motions. Members have received the committee's routine motions from the previous Parliament in an email. As a reminder, a motion must be moved by a committee member. It doesn't need to be seconded.
Are there any members who would like to move routine motions at this time?
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
Tim Louis Liberal Kitchener—Conestoga, ON
I would like to, Mr. Chair.
At this time, I have routine motions to propose. I have French and English copies, and if it's okay with you, I'll read the English.
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
Tim Louis Liberal Kitchener—Conestoga, ON
I move:
That the committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work.
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
Is there any discussion on this or any comments?
(Motion agreed to)
Now we can invite the analysts to the table, who have been patiently waiting, I might add. If the committee will indulge me, please, a round of applause for our great analysts.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
You'll notice that we did that in advance of your wonderful work, by the way.
3:45 p.m.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Scott Simms
None whatsoever. Thank you very much.
Mr. Louis, please proceed again.
