Procedure and House Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, entertain points of order or participate in debate. We can now proceed to the election of the chair.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Gerretsen that Ms. Sahota be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I declare the motion carried and Ms. Sahota duly elected.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair. Mr. Brassard.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Brassard that Mr. Richards be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Richards duly elected first vice-chair.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 102(6), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition party. I am now ready to receive motions for the election of the second vice-chair.