Evidence of meeting #32 for Status of Women in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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The Clerk of the Committee Ms. Michelle Tittley
Honourable members of the committee, I see that we have quorum.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.
Liberal
Susan Kadis Liberal Thornhill, ON
It is my pleasure to nominate Yasmin Ratansi as chair of the committee for the status of women.
The Clerk
It has been moved by Susan Kadis that Yasmin Ratansi be elected as chair of the committee.
January 30th, 2007 / 3:35 p.m.
Conservative
Joy Smith Conservative Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Madam, if you need a seconder, I would second that.
You don't? Okay.
The Clerk
Are there any further motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
Liberal
The Chair Liberal Yasmin Ratansi
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for electing me as your chair.
I'd like to take a five-minute break, just to get briefed on certain things, then we can resume in camera.
Thank you.
[Proceedings continue in camera]