Order, please. I get the distinct impression that if this were to go on much longer, someone might end up shooting the messenger.
Just by way of a word before we leave, I want to thank all members for their gracious attention today. I have to say to all members of the House and to all Canadians out there who have been watching the proceedings today for the election of a Speaker for Canada's 35th Parliament that as far as your presiding officer in the chair is concerned, it has been the longest resume I have ever written for a short-term job.
It is my duty to inform the House that a Speaker of this House has been duly elected.
It is with great pleasure that I invite the hon. member for the electoral district of Welland-St. Catharines-Thorold, Mr. Gilbert Parent, to take the chair now.