It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely Mr. Sergio Marchi, member for the electoral district of York West, by resignation effective August 3, 1999.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed on Tuesday, August 3, 1999, my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy.