Evidence of meeting #1 for Finance in the 39th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was pacetti.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Elizabeth Kingston
Honourable members, I see we have quorum.
In accordance with Standing Order 106(2), our first order of business is to proceed to the election of the chair. I'm ready to receive motions to that effect.
Conservative
Garth Turner Conservative Halton, ON
I'd like to nominate my colleague Mr. Pallister for chair, please.
The Clerk
It's been moved by Mr. Turner that Mr. Pallister be elected chair of the committee.
Any further motions?
There being no further motions, I declare Mr. Pallister duly elected chair of the committee.
Prior to Mr. Pallister taking the chair, we will proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs. The first election is for vice-chair from the official opposition. I'm ready to receive motions to that effect.
Mr. McCallum.
Liberal
Bloc
Yvan Loubier Bloc Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, QC
Are these nominations for the position of vice-chair from the official opposition only?
The Clerk
Yes. There are two nominations for the position of vice-chair from the official opposition: Mr. McKay and Mr. Pacetti. We will now have a vote by secret ballot.
The Clerk
Is it the pleasure of the committee that Mr. McKay withdraw his name? Do we have consensus?
I therefore declare Mr. Pacetti duly elected vice-chair, official opposition, for the committee.
We are now electing a vice-chair from an opposition party other than the official opposition.
Mr. St-Cyr, please.
The Clerk
Are there any other nominations? Since there are no other nominations for the position of vice-chair from an opposition party other than the official opposition, I declare Mr. Loubier duly elected vice-chair of the committee.
I would now like to invite Mr. Pallister to take the chair.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
First of all, thank you, colleagues. I look forward to the important work we'll do together.
I also want to communicate to you the fact that I take very seriously the responsibilities of chair. I do bring with me some relevant background, in that I was a referee for a number of years. I understand that the best-officiated games are the ones in which the officials are not that much noticed, and I'll endeavour to be as fair as I can in my presiding over the discussions we have. I also assure you that I will do my best to apply the rules of our discussion equally well to all members of our committee.
I thank you for the challenge of this role.
We'll proceed with routine motions. I'll ask for the clerk's guidance, of course, as I go through this.
You all have, I believe, copies of the routine motions in front of you. We'll begin with the first motion, regarding the services of analysts from the Library of Parliament.
Liberal
John McKay Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
I so move.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
I'd like the analysts to come forward, please. I would like them to introduce themselves to the members of the committee.
June Dewittering Committee Researcher
Hi, and congratulations.
I'm June Dewittering, acting principal with the economics division of the parliamentary and information research service of the Library of Parliament. I've served this committee for a number of years now. I also serve the Senate banking, trade, and commerce committee.
Alexandre Laurin Committee Researcher
I'm Alexandre Laurin, and I'm an analyst with the parliamentary research branch as well.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
Thank you, and welcome aboard.
We'll now proceed to the subcommittee on agenda and procedure. Do I have a motion in that respect?
Mr. Pacetti moves that. Thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
Next, on reduced quorum, can I have a mover for that, please?
Mr. Dykstra, thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
On the distribution of documents, do I have a mover?
Mr. Savage, thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
Working meals.
Mr. Turner, thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
Witnesses' expenses.
Monsieur Loubier, thank you, sir.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
Staff at in camera meetings, a mover for that, please.
Monsieur St-Cyr, merci.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
In camera meeting transcripts.
Mr. Pacetti, thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Brian Pallister
On the notice of motions, a mover, please.
Madam Ablonczy, thank you.
(Motion agreed to) [See Minutes of Proceedings]
