Fisheries committee  Mr. Chair, if we were side by side, this is when I would talk to you in your ear, but obviously we're not side by side. Ms. Gill just moved a motion, and it was adopted that, in order for debates on a motion, the motion would have to be received in the two languages or at least

Fisheries committee  Perhaps I can ask Mr. Morrissey to repeat the text of the motion. I believe it's different from the text of the motion the committee voted to adopt in the previous session, in 43-1. I just want to make sure the members and I have the correct and final text of what you just said.

Fisheries committee  Mr. Chair, if I can intervene, I would possibly suggest members keep in mind that when the text of a motion refers to 72 hours, maybe it would be a good idea to specify “72 hours whenever possible” because witnesses are not always invited more than 72 hours ahead of time. Also, s

Fisheries committee  I will specify with you and the committee how you can proceed. The motion adopted by the House on September 23 was that all votes should be taken by recorded vote, unless there is unanimous consent of the committee to agree or unless it is a vote on division. I don't know if the

Fisheries committee  The routine motion is that the committee retain the help of an analyst. (Motion agreed to: yeas 10; nays 0 [See Minutes of Proceedings])

Fisheries committee  Pursuant to the Standing Orders, the second vice-chair of the committee must be a member of the opposition other than the official opposition. Mr. Battiste moved that Ms. Gill be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions for the position of secon

Fisheries committee  I want to congratulate the chair and the vice-chairs on their election. Mr. Chair, the floor is yours.

Fisheries committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform the members that the clerk of the committee can receive motions only for the election of the chair. She can't receive any other types of motions and she can't entertain points of order or participate in the debat

Fisheries committee  It has been moved by Mr. Hardie that Mr. McDonald be elected chair of the committee. Are there any other motions? Seeing none, pursuant to the motion adopted by the House I will have to put the question and ask for a recorded vote, unless there is unanimous consent to the motio

Fisheries committee  Mr. Chair, if I may intervene, I have a few specific words to say in order to be procedurally correct. I will proceed to the election of vice-chairs.

Fisheries 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 position of first vice-chair.

Fisheries committee  It has been moved by Mr. Arnold that Mr. Bragdon be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other motions for the position of first vice-chair of the committee? According to the motion adopted by the House, I will proceed with a recorded vote. (Motion agreed t