If members are ready to begin, we can proceed to the election of the chair.
In accordance with the committee's routine motion concerning connection tests for witnesses, I am informing the subcommittee that all witnesses have completed the required connection tests in advance of the meeting.
I must also 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, nor participate in debate.
Pursuant to the routine motion of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted on Monday, December 13, 2021, the chair must be a member of the government party. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of chair.
Go ahead, Mr. Genuis.