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.
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.
A recording is available from Parliament.
January 30th, 2007 / 3:35 p.m.
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.
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Liberal
Susan Kadis Liberal Thornhill, ON
It is my pleasure to nominate Yasmin Ratansi as chair of the committee for the status of women.
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The Clerk
It has been moved by Susan Kadis that Yasmin Ratansi be elected as chair of the committee.
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Conservative
Joy Smith Conservative Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Madam, if you need a seconder, I would second that.
You don't? Okay.
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The Clerk
Are there any further motions?
Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?
(Motion agreed to)
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The Clerk
Ms. Ratansi is duly elected as chair of the committee.
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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]