It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely Mr. Preston Manning, member for the electoral district of Calgary Southwest, by resignation effective January 31, 2002.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)( b ) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed on Thursday, January 31, 2002, my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy.