Honourable members of the committee, I can now see a quorum.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. As you know, the clerk cannot receive any other types of motions, nor can he entertain points of order or participate in debate.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair. As you know, pursuant to the Standing Orders, the chair must be a member of the governing party.
I am now ready to receive motions for the chair position.