Good day.
Honourable members of the committee,
I see we have a quorum.
I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, and cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate.
We can now proceed to the election of the chair. As set out in Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the official opposition.
I am ready to receive nominations for the chairmanship.