Evidence of meeting #1 for Science and Research in the 44th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
A recording is available from Parliament.
The Clerk of the Committee Mr. Leif-Erik Aune
I see a quorum.
Honourable members of the committee, I must inform the members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. I may not receive other types of motions, nor entertain points of order, nor participate in any debate.
We may now proceed to the election of the chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I'm ready to receive motions for the chair.
I see Mr. McKinnon.
Liberal
The Clerk
It is moved by Mr. McKinnon that the Honourable Kirsty Duncan be elected as chair of the committee.
Are there other nominations?
Seeing none, I declare Ms. Duncan duly elected chair of the committee.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Kirsty Duncan
Thank you, dear colleagues.
Thank you for placing your trust in me. I will work hard to live up to your expectations.
Dear colleagues, let me begin by saying congratulations to those who are re-elected, and give a special welcome to those who are newly elected to the Hill.
Just before we go to the vice-chair elections, I'd like to say that this is a historic moment. You are the inaugural members of the science and research standing committee. Congratulations. Thank you for the interest.
Very briefly, I put forward a motion last Parliament to form a science and research committee and to give permanence and a seat at the table in Ottawa. It was really exciting. We had all-party support for that. I think we have a real opportunity to shine a light on science and research. These are fundamental building blocks of our country. I think we can explore the opportunities and the challenges.
Colleagues, our next point of business is to elect two vice-chairs.
I will pass this to our clerk, please.
The Clerk
Thank you.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair.
I see Mr. Lake.
The Clerk
It's moved by Mr. Lake that Mr. Tochor be elected as first vice-chair of the committee.
Are there other motions?
Seeing none, I declare Mr. Tochor duly elected as the committee's first vice-chair.
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.
Ms. Diab, go ahead.
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Thank you very much, Mr. Clerk.
I nominate Maxime Blanchette‑Joncas.
Bloc
Maxime Blanchette-Joncas Bloc Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, QC
I would be honoured. Thank you.
The Clerk
It has been moved by Ms. Metlege Diab that Mr. Blanchette‑Joncas be elected as second vice-chair of the committee.
Are there any other nominations?
Seeing none, I declare Mr. Blanchette-Joncas duly elected as second vice-chair.
Liberal
Liberal
Stéphane Lauzon Liberal Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, QC
I just wanted to make sure that the clerk checked the “raise hand” on the computer. I had my hand raised to propose and he didn't see me, so we had somebody else in the room do it.
Liberal
Stéphane Lauzon Liberal Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, QC
Okay. In this process, it's very important.
I was actually going to nominate Mr. Blanchette‑Joncas, but I think it's all sorted out now, given that he was elected.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Kirsty Duncan
Colleagues, our next point of business is to go through a set of routine motions that committees customarily adopt as they start their work.
I'll hand this over to Mr. McKinnon, who will read the first motion.
Liberal
Ron McKinnon Liberal Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, BC
Thank you, Madam Chair.
The first routine motion concerns analyst services. I move:
That the committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work.
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Kirsty Duncan
Colleagues, the motion is before you. Is there any discussion on the motion?
Seeing none, we've approved the motion.
Can we go to the second motion, Mr. McKinnon?
Liberal
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Kirsty Duncan
Yes. This is all new, folks.
Is the motion approved, or would you like a vote?
