I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can receive motions only for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions and cannot entertain points of order or participate in debate.

We can now proceed to the election of the chair.

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I am ready to receive motions for the chair.

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Liberal

Ryan Turnbull Liberal Whitby, ON

I'd like to nominate Sean Casey as our chair. He's done a wonderful job in the past, and I think he continues to be a fair and very competent chair.

1:05 p.m.

The Clerk

It has been moved by Mr. Turnbull that Mr. Casey be elected as chair of the committee.

Are there any further motions?

Mr. Vaughan.

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Liberal

Adam Vaughan Liberal Spadina—Fort York, ON

I would nominate MP Chabot for one of the positions of vice-chair.

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The Clerk

We'll get to the election of the vice-chair after we've elected the chair, but thank you for that.

Are there any other motions for the chair of the committee?

Pursuant to the House order of Wednesday, September 23, I will now proceed to a recorded division, unless there is unanimous consent for the motion.

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Clerk

Seeing consent for that, I declare the motion carried, and Mr. Casey duly elected chair of the committee. I'd invite you to take the chair.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

Thank you, colleagues.

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Bloc

Louise Chabot Bloc Thérèse-De Blainville, QC

Thank you, Mr. Casey.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

Thank you very much, Andrew.

I presume that our next order of business is the election of the vice-chairs. The Standing Orders require that one vice-chair be from the official opposition and the other from the third party. Am I correct in that, Andrew?

1:05 p.m.

The Clerk

You are correct.

With the acceptance of the committee, I could take us through the election of the vice-chair and the second vice-chair.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

You certainly have the acceptance of the chair.

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The Clerk

That's wonderful. Thank you.

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I am now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair.

Mrs. Falk.

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Conservative

Rosemarie Falk Conservative Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK

Just before I give a motion for vice-chair, are we using the “raise hand” function on the participant list? I did have my hand raised there. I just don't know if I need to visually show that I'm raising my hand, or if that will be used.

1:05 p.m.

The Clerk

Yes, I apologize for that. I do see your hand raised, yes.

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Conservative

Rosemarie Falk Conservative Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK

Wonderful. Thanks.

For the vice-chair, as a member of the official opposition, I would like to nominate the Honourable Peter Kent for this position.

1:05 p.m.

The Clerk

It has been moved by Mrs. Falk that the Honourable Peter Kent be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

Seeing none, I would ask whether the committee would like to proceed to a recorded division or we have consent.

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Clerk

I declare the motion carried, and the Honourable Peter Kent duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.

We move now to the election of the second vice-chair.

Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an official opposition party other than the official opposition. I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.

I see that Mr. Vaughan has his hand up.

1:05 p.m.

Liberal

Adam Vaughan Liberal Spadina—Fort York, ON

I nominate MP Chabot for the position of vice-chair from the third party.

1:05 p.m.

The Clerk

It has been moved by Mr. Vaughan that Madame Chabot be elected as second vice-chair of the committee.

Are there any further motions?

Seeing none, I would ask whether the committee would like to proceed to a recorded division or we have consent.

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Some hon. members

Agreed.

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The Clerk

I declare the motion carried, and Madame Chabot duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.

1:05 p.m.

Bloc

Louise Chabot Bloc Thérèse-De Blainville, QC

I am delighted.

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Liberal

The Chair Liberal Sean Casey

Thank you, Mr. Clerk.

Thank you, colleagues.

I presume now we'll proceed with routine motions. I recognize Ms. Young.

Oh, folks, as Mrs. Falk indicated, I would urge you, if you have motions to present after routine motions, to please use the “raise hand” function. I have it on my screen and will pay attention to it.

Go ahead, Mr. Long.