Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt this motion?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Mr. Pat Martin duly elected chair of this committee.
Congratulations.
Before inviting Mr. Martin to take the chair, if the committee wishes, we will now proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs.
We will begin with the first vice-chair.
I would like to remind you that, pursuant to the Standing Orders, the first vice-chair must be a member of the government party. I am now ready to receive your motions to that effect.
Mr. Gourde, go ahead.