Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair of this committee.
I must inform the members that the clerk of the committee can receive only motions for the election of the chair, and no other types of motions. He cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate.
I am ready to receive motions to that effect.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party.
Mr. Carrie.