Evidence of meeting #14 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was vice-chair.
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The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Bibiane Ouellette
Honourable members,
I see a quorum.
I am ready to receive motions for the position of chair.
Mr. Bonin.
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The Clerk
Are there any other nominations?
It has been moved by Mr. Bonin that Madame Marleau be elected as chair of the committee.
(Motion agreed to)
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Bibiane Ouellette
I declare Ms. Marleau elected chair of this committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
We will now proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs. The first vice-chair is to be a member of the governing party.
Are there any nominations to that effect?
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Conservative
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Wallace that Mr. Daryl Kramp be elected as vice-chair.
Are there any other motions?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare Mr. Kramp elected as vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
We can now move to the election of the second vice-chair.
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Bloc
Louise Thibault Bloc Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
I nominate Ms. Nash, from the NDP, as second vice-chair.
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The Clerk
Ms. Thibault nominates Ms. Nash as second vice-chair of the committee.
(Motion agreed to)
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The Clerk
I declare Ms. Nash elected vice-chair of the committee.
I would now invite Ms. Marleau to take the chair.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Diane Marleau
Before we adjourn in a few minutes, I'm wondering if there are any amendments to the agenda. We had looked at it and it was more or less agreed to. Otherwise, we'll vote.
Mr. Bonin.
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Liberal
Raymond Bonin Liberal Nickel Belt, ON
Madam Chair, if we receive unanimous consent, we could just flow into the next meeting.
11:10 a.m.
Bloc
Richard Nadeau Bloc Gatineau, QC
Madam Chair, I would like us to take one session to discuss the goods and services procurement process which was established this summer by the Department of Public Works and Government Services and dismantled shortly thereafter. This process was far more expensive than anticipated. So, I would like to be able to discuss the matter.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Diane Marleau
I do believe it would be possible to do so. We will add that subject to the list.
Ms. Nash.
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NDP
Peggy Nash NDP Parkdale—High Park, ON
Yes. On the issue of inviting Minister Fortier, I know he has been speaking publicly about procurement. It would be helpful to speak with him further about that.
Also, there was some media coverage this past summer about a couple of representatives who were overseas and how effective their trip was. It would be helpful to ask the minister about those media reports.
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Conservative
James Moore Conservative Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC
The minister is more than prepared to come to committee. The House sits of course this week and next week, and then there's Thanksgiving. If there is any inconvenience to witnesses, that would be unfortunate. But if there's a gap, maybe in the week we come back after Thanksgiving, the minister is asking to let the committee know that he's more than willing to come and talk about any of the issues.
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Liberal
The Chair Liberal Diane Marleau
We'll get the clerk to start talking with the office of the minister to see when it would be possible, and we'll see where it fits best on the calendar. We're interested in our study, and we want that to go ahead, but there is also time to do other things.
Are there any other points?
Do we have to terminate?
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Conservative
