Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  We already have one.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Actually, the motion is that a vote be held on this motion next Wednesday. Is that the motion?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Albrecht that Colin Mayes be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I now invite Mr. Colin Mayes to take the chair.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I have received a statement from Mr. Vellacott confirming his resignation as chair of this committee. Your first item of business will be to elect a chair. I am ready to receive nominations. Mr. Albrecht.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  On the same meeting?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It reads: That whenever a chapter of a report of the Auditor General refers to a subject under the mandate of the committee, or matters under the Federal Accountability Act--

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Madam Neville, I wanted to mention this to you prior to the meeting, but the opportunity didn't arise. Legislative committees are not empowered by Standing Order 113 to hold joint meetings, while standing committees are, at 108(1)(a). We have to conclude that a legislative committee is not empowered to hold a joint meeting.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Well, it would be possible for... because it's not a joint meeting you would attend as a parliamentarian who can attend any committee meeting. Now for your right to speak or not, that would depend on the chair of the committee and the arrangements he takes at that time.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It reads: That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee study the objectives of the first ministers' meeting of last November, and in particular in relation to housing, health, education and economic development.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's 120 days from the time of tabling.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It is the same in both French and English.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The amendment would read: That pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the committee recommends to study the objectives of the first ministers meeting of last November, particularly in relation to housing, health, education, water, and economic development.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Would you like me to read it in French?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Lévesque, I received your suggestions this morning. I had the document translated and I will be sending a copy to all members of the committee.