Hello and good morning, everyone, and honourable members of the committee.
I see a quorum right now.
Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, as the clerk of the committee, I will now preside over the election of a committee chair.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. As you know, the clerk cannot receive other types of motions, entertain points of order or participate in debate.
Pursuant to the Standing Orders of the House of Commons, the chair of this committee must be a member of the official opposition.
I am now ready to receive motions for the chair position.
Go ahead, Ms. Block.