Honourable members, I see a quorum.
In accordance with Standing Order 106(1), your first item of business is to elect a chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.
Mr. Pacetti.
Evidence of meeting #19 for Finance in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was vice-chair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Elizabeth Kingston
Honourable members, I see a quorum.
In accordance with Standing Order 106(1), your first item of business is to elect a chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.
Mr. Pacetti.
Liberal
The Clerk
Are there any other nominations?
It is proposed by Massimo Pacetti that Brian Pallister be elected chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
The Clerk
I declare Brian Pallister duly elected chair of this committee.
Prior to Mr. Pallister assuming the chair, we will proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs. The first vice-chair is a member of the official opposition. I am now ready to receive motions to that effect.
Mr. Del Mastro.
Conservative
The Clerk
Are there any other nominations?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion that Massimo Pacetti be elected vice-chair of this committee?
(Motion agreed to)
Mr. Pacetti is duly elected vice-chair of the committee.
The second vice-chair is a member of the opposition other than the official opposition. I'm ready to receive motions to that effect.
Monsieur Plamondon.
Bloc
The Clerk
Thank you. Are there any other nominations?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion that Mr. Pierre Paquette be elected vice-chair of this committee?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare Mr. Paquette elected vice-chair of the committee. Congratulations.
Mr. Pallister, would you please take the chair.
Conservative