Official Languages committee  Why are the bells ringing?

Official Languages committee  We are examining health and immigration. Would you like to deal with something else? For the time being, the committee is scheduled to spend only one day in each city.

Official Languages committee  It will be from December 4 to 8.

Official Languages committee  According to the wording of the motion, it will have to be presented to the House, probably tomorrow or as soon as we have made it into a report.

Official Languages committee  We have to check whether everyone agrees with Mrs. Barbot's motion to replace section 108(2) by section 108(3)(f).

Official Languages committee  Abstentions are not recorded.

Official Languages committee  Yes. Does that need to be debated?

Official Languages committee  The motion as amended.

Official Languages committee  Mr. D'Amours presented a first amendment. We should therefore put it to a vote. Do you want me to tell you what it was about?

Official Languages committee  Mr. D'Amours moves that the words “to ensure the continuation of this program” be added after the words “set in fiscal 2005-2006”. Does the amendment need to be debated?

Official Languages committee  Standing Order 108.

Official Languages committee  Mr. Paré could perhaps add something else.

Official Languages committee  It is not up to me to interpret subsection (3)(f). In fact, it is the committee that, at the end of the day, will make the decision. I do, however, see that the committee's mandate includes, among other things, the review of an report on official language policies and programs. Anything involving official languages policies and programs is therefore included in the committee's mandate.

Official Languages committee  As indicated on the agenda, we will now proceed to the election of the two vice-chairs. The first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Are there any motions? Mr. D'Amours?

Official Languages committee  Are there any other motions? (Motion agreed to)