It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely the Hon. Marcel Massé, member for the electoral district of Hull-Aylmer, by resignation effective September 10, 1999.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed on Friday, September 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.