It is my duty to inform the House that vacancies have occurred in the representation, namely: Mr. Bill Graham, member for the electoral district of Toronto Centre, by resignation effective July 2, 2007; Mr. Jim Peterson, member for the electoral district of Willowdale, by resignation effective July 12, 2007; Mr. Stephen Owen, member for the electoral district of Vancouver Quadra, by resignation effective July 27, 2007; Mr. Michel Gauthier, member for the electoral district of Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, by resignation effective July 29, 2007; Mr. Gary Merasty, member for the electoral district of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River by resignation effective August 31, 2007.
Pursuant to subsection 25(1)(b) of the Parliament of Canada Act, I have addressed my warrant to the Chief Electoral Officer for the issue of writs for the election of new members to fill these vacancies.