Evidence of meeting #1 for International Trade in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Dancella Boyi
Good afternoon, honourable members of the committee.
I see that there is quorum.
I must inform you 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 and cannot 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'm ready to receive motions for the chair.
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Conservative
Randy Hoback Conservative Prince Albert, SK
Thank you.
You know, when Mr. Eyking was the chair, he actually did a really good job of bringing lobsters and socializing in this committee. I would think the new chair would continue in that fashion and that tradition.
I think Judy Sgro would make an excellent chair and I know she would do that.
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Liberal
Judy Sgro Liberal Humber River—Black Creek, ON
Is that conditional on my getting the lobsters this time?
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Conservative
Randy Hoback Conservative Prince Albert, SK
We're raising the bar of expectations. We'll see how you do.
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Liberal
Judy Sgro Liberal Humber River—Black Creek, ON
It may have to go back to Scotch. It's easier to bring Scotch.
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Conservative
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Hoback that Ms. Sgro be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?
(Motion agreed to)
I declare the motion carried and Ms. Sgro duly elected chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
I invite Ms. Sgro to take the chair, please.
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Liberal
The Chair (Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)) Liberal Judy Sgro
Is it the pleasure of the committee to continue with the election of the vice-chairs?
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The Clerk
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.
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Liberal
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
Madam Chair, with your permission, can I proceed with a nomination?
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Liberal
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
I would propose that, in keeping with tradition, we would nominate a member of the Conservative caucus. I would propose Mr. Hoback to be an excellent vice-chair candidate.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Mr. Virani that Mr. Hoback be elected as first vice-chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?
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Liberal
Arif Virani Liberal Parkdale—High Park, ON
Perhaps Mr. Hoback could speak to what delicacies he would propose bringing as vice-chair when he arrives in that role, should he be given that confidence by this committee.
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Conservative
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The Clerk
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
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The Clerk
I declare the motion carried and Mr. Hoback duly elected as first vice-chair of the committee.
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Some hon. members
Hear, hear!
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The Clerk
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice‑chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition.
I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.
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Liberal
Anju Dhillon Liberal Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle, QC
I nominate Mr. Savard‑Tremblay, from the Bloc Québécois.
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The Clerk
Ms. Dhillon moved that Mr. Savard‑Tremblay be elected second vice‑chair of the committee.
Are there any further motions?