Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the kind words.
I'm requested to see a quorum. Obviously, I see one.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(3), as the clerk of the committee, I will preside over the election of the new chair.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the new chair. I must inform the committee that I cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate, of course.
We can now proceed with the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair shall be a member of the government party.
I'm now ready to receive motions for the chair.
Mr. Maloney.