It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely the Mrs. Sheila Finestone, member for the electoral district of Mount Royal, by resignation effective August 10, 1999.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed on Tuesday, August 10, 1999 my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy.