Mr. Richardson, member for the electoral district of Perth--Middlesex, having resigned, it is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation. Pursuant to subsection 25(1)( a ) of the Parliament of Canada Act, the Speaker will address a warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy.
In the House of Commons on October 11th, 2002. See this statement in context.