Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(3)(a), as the clerk of the committee, I will preside over the election of the chair and the vice-chairs.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, 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 governing party.
I'm ready to receive motions for the chair.