Evidence of meeting #1 for Environment and Sustainable Development in the 42nd Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was six.
A recording is available from Parliament.
February 4th, 2016 / 11:05 a.m.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Cynara Corbin
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 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. Gerretsen.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Gerretsen that Ms. Schulte be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
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NDP
Nathan Cullen NDP Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
I'll move, without any consultation, that Mr. Amos be elected as chair, and no offence to Ms. Schulte.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Cullen that Mr. Amos be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
Since more than one candidate has been nominated, pursuant to Standing Order 106(3), I am required to preside over the election of the chair by secret ballot.
It has been moved by Mr. Gerretsen that Ms. Schulte be elected as chair of the committee. It has been moved by Mr. Cullen that Mr. Amos be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
Before proceeding, I will very briefly explain the process. My colleague, who is a procedural clerk at the House of Commons, will distribute a ballot to each member of the—
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Liberal
William Amos Liberal Pontiac, QC
Sorry, I didn't realize that I had the option of saying thank you, but no thank you. So I would like, if it's possible, to decline the invitation.
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The Clerk
Is it my understanding that the committee wishes to withdraw the motion by Mr. Cullen that Mr. Amos be elected as chair of the committee?
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NDP
Nathan Cullen NDP Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
If Mr. Amos is unwilling, absolutely, I'll withdraw my motion.
(Motion withdrawn)
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The Clerk
Therefore the motion on the floor is that Mr. Gerretsen moves that Ms. Schulte be elected as 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. Schulte duly elected as chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
I would invite her to take the chair.
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Liberal
The Chair (Mrs. Deborah Schulte (King—Vaughan, Lib.)) Liberal Deb Schulte
I just wanted to thank all of you very much for this privilege and this honour. I'm definitely going to be putting all of my energy into working with you and making this one of the best committees on the Hill. I can't do that without all of you, so thank you very much for this honour.
Are members ready to proceed with the election of the vice-chairs?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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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.
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A voice
It has to be someone from the official opposition.
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Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
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The Clerk
It has been proposed by Mr. Shields that Mr. Eglinski be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Mr. Eglinski duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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Conservative
Jim Eglinski Conservative Yellowhead, AB
Thank you.
Again, I will work with our main chair to make this a very worthwhile endeavour for all of us. I think we can have a great term together.
Thank you.
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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 second vice-chair.
Mr. Amos.
