Evidence of meeting #1 for Canadian Heritage in the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was motions.

A recording is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Clerk of the Committee  Mr. Thomas Bigelow

4 p.m.

The Clerk of the Committee Mr. Thomas Bigelow

Welcome.

I see that we have a quorum, so I will commence.

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 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.

Do I have any motions for the position of chair?

October 14th, 2020 / 4 p.m.

Liberal

Julie Dabrusin Liberal Toronto—Danforth, ON

I nominate Scott Simms.

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Thank you very much.

Are there any further motions?

Seeing none, it has been moved by Ms. Dabrusin that Scott Simms be elected chair of the committee.

Pursuant to the House order of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, I must now proceed to record a division unless there is unanimous consent. Is there unanimous consent to elect Scott Simms as chair of the committee?

(Motion agreed to)

I declare the motion carried and Mr. Simms duly elected chair of the committee.

I invite Mr. Simms to take the virtual chair.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

I've never been asked to virtually chair before. Thank you so much.

Ms. Dabrusin.

4 p.m.

Liberal

Julie Dabrusin Liberal Toronto—Danforth, ON

Apparently the phone line isn't live yet. I just wanted to flag that.

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Thank you very much, Ms. Dabrusin. If you'll allow me to ask Mr. Simms, I will make sure we try to send out all the information to the staff and members, so that they have the correct phone line. I will flag it to our technical team.

Thank you very much for that.

In the meantime, perhaps Mr. Simms, I can give the chair back to you for just one moment.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

Sure.

At this stage, we are proceeding with the election of the vice-chairs.

Are there any technical glitches you'd like to fix before we proceed to that, Tom?

4 p.m.

The Clerk

I'm just going to send a quick note, Chair, to our technical staff regarding the phone lines.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

While you're doing that, I'll thank everyone for electing me as chair and providing me with, quite frankly, over 16 years, the easiest election I've ever faced in my life. That's very kind of you all.

Thank you. You're too kind.

Okay, Tom, do you have an update?

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Yes, sir, I've flagged it, so hopefully we can get this resolved momentarily.

If the committee wishes, we can proceed with the election at least of the vice-chair and second vice-chair for the time being. Hopefully by the time we complete that process, the phone lines will be working again.

I have signalled the issue to the technical team. Hopefully they can resolve the matter. It may have been caused by the delayed start or the restarting of the meeting, so I will enquire with them to see if there could be a resolution sought in that.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

Okay.

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Yes, I'm being told that phone lines should be back up soon and that ParlVu is indeed running. Hopefully those phone lines will be working again soon. Apologies again for the technical issues so far today.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

If I'm not mistaken, Tom, the difference there is that ParlVu is a substantial amount of time after—

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Yes, there's a delay on ParlVu. The phone line is certainly the preferred method so that it is in real time. I'm being told by my IT counterparts that it should be up and running very soon.

If I have another update, I will let you know as soon as possible.

4 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

You know, Tom, if this doesn't work out, you could always anchor CNN. You're very good at giving us quick updates in real time.

How about we proceed to the election of the vice-chair?

4 p.m.

The Clerk

Thank you very much, Chair. I will do so.

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. Do I have any motions for the first vice-chair?

4:05 p.m.

Conservative

Martin Shields Conservative Bow River, AB

I would move the nomination of MP Rayes as the first vice-chair.

4:05 p.m.

The Clerk

It has been moved by Mr. Shields that Alain Rayes be elected as first vice-chair of the committee.

Are there any further motions?

Pursuant to the House Order of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, I will now proceed to a recorded division unless there is unanimous consent.

Is there unanimous consent?

I declare the motion carried and Mr. Rayes duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.

(Motion agreed to)

Congratulations.

Mr. Chair, if you'll allow me, I will proceed to the election of the 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. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.

I see a few hands. Mr. Shields, were you done with your intervention? You can put your hand down.

I have Mr. Louis.

4:05 p.m.

Liberal

Tim Louis Liberal Kitchener—Conestoga, ON

Actually, Ms. Bessette was before me.

4:05 p.m.

The Clerk

Thank you for the clarification.

Mrs. Bessette, you may go ahead.

4:05 p.m.

Liberal

Lyne Bessette Liberal Brome—Missisquoi, QC

I nominate Martin Champoux for the position of second vice-chair.

4:05 p.m.

The Clerk

Thank you.

It has been moved by Mrs. Bessette that Martin Champoux be elected as second vice-chair of the committee.

Are there any further motions?

Pursuant to the House Order of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, I will now proceed to a recorded division.

4:05 p.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

Can I bring a point of order, please?

4:05 p.m.

The Clerk

Yes, of course. Unfortunately, I cannot entertain it, but the chair can.

4:05 p.m.

Liberal

The Chair Liberal Scott Simms

Go ahead, yes.