It is my duty to inform the House that vacancies have occurred in the representation: namely, Mr. Vic Toews, member for the electoral district of Provencher, by resignation effective July 9, 2013; Mr. Bob Rae, member for the electoral district of Toronto Centre, by resignation effective July 31, 2013; and Mr. Mervin Tweed, member for the electoral district of Brandon—Souris, by resignation effective August 31, 2013.
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 a writ for the election of a member to fill these vacancies.