Evidence of meeting #1 for Natural Resources in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was know.
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The Clerk of the Committee Mrs. Carol Chafe
Honourable members, I see a quorum.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair.
Mr. Regan.
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The Clerk
Are there any further nominations?
Mr. Tonks.
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The Clerk
Are there any further nominations?
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Conservative
David Anderson Conservative Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK
I can second Mr. Benoit's nomination, I guess.
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The Clerk
Mr. Anderson has seconded the nomination.
Mr. Harris.
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Conservative
Dick Harris Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC
Although I know I have many friends in this Parliament--and some among them, obviously--I just want to say that I appreciate the nomination and I'm honoured by it, but I don't think I'm going to be able to do it.
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Some hon. members
Oh, oh!
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Conservative
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The Clerk
As Mr. Harris's nomination is actually in the form of a motion, I require unanimous consent of the committee in order to withdraw. Is there unanimous consent that Mr. Harris can withdraw?
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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The Clerk
By unanimous consent, Mr. Harris is permitted to withdraw his name and the motion is withdrawn.
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Conservative
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Conservative
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Conservative
Dick Harris Conservative Cariboo—Prince George, BC
--I was just wondering for my memoirs: does this become part of the official record?
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The Clerk
Yes.
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The Clerk
There being no further nominations, I declare Mr. Benoit duly elected as chair of the committee.
We now move along to the second item of business on the agenda, which is the election of the vice-chairs. I am now prepared to accept nominations or motions for the position of vice-chair.
Mr. Bains.
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Liberal
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The Clerk
Is there a seconder?
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The Clerk
Are there any further nominations?
Seeing no further nominations, I declare Mr. Tonks duly elected vice-chair, from the official opposition.
Our next item of business is the election of another opposition vice-chair, the second vice-chair.
Mr. Tonks.
