Honourable members, I see a quorum.
First of all, welcome back to the new session.
For those who don't know me, my name is Chad Mariage. I'm the clerk of the committee.
I am joined by Jean-Michel Roy, another committee clerk who will be assisting me today.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee, for the purposes of today's meeting, can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive any other types of motions, points of order, or anything like that, only motions to elect the chair.
That said, we can now proceed to the election of the chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(2). The chair must be a member of the official opposition. I'm ready to receive motions to that effect.
Mr. Calandra.