Honourable members of the committee, my name is Jean-François Lafleur. I am the new clerk of the Standing Committee on National Defence.
I see a quorum. We may now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.
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 and cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I'm now ready to receive motions.