Thank you, Madam Clerk.
First of all, I would like to inform you of a decision made by the House of Commons on March 3, 2010. The House adopted the following order:
That, for all standing committees, routine motions in effect at the time of prorogation of the previous session be deemed to have been adopted in the current session, provided that committees be empowered to alter or rescind such motions as they deem appropriate.
Accordingly, the routine motions that were in effect at the time of prorogation are reinstated. The Clerk will reflect the House Order in the minutes of this meeting. The Committee can, if it chooses, amend any of these motions. Normally, everyone should have a copy. You should have been given a copy of the routine motions adopted by the Standing Committee on Official Languages, including two motions adopted in committee on the broadcasting of specific meetings related to the appearances of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages and the Commissioner of Official Languages, as well as an additional motion on diverging or alternative opinions, if a report is drafted.
Go ahead, Mr. Godin.