It is my duty to inform the House that a vacancy has occurred in the representation, namely Mr. Stéphan Tremblay, member for the electoral district of Lac-Saint-Jean--Saguenay, by resignation effective May 7, 2002.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)( b ) of the Parliament of Canada Act, today, I have addressed my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of a writ for the election of a member to fill this vacancy.