Information & Ethics committee  Good morning, everyone. I believe we have 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 and cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate. We can

Information & Ethics committee  It has been moved by Mr. Barrett that Mr. Sweet be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Thank you. I declare the motion carried and Mr. Sweet duly elected chair of the com

Information & Ethics committee  Thank you. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the government party. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair.

Information & Ethics committee  It has been moved by Mr. Sorbara that Ms. Shanahan be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Ms. Shanahan duly elected first vice-chair of the committe

Information & Ethics committee  It has been moved by Ms. Shanahan that Marie-Hélène Gaudreau be elected as second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

Information & Ethics committee  Since more than one candidate has been nominated, pursuant to the House order of Wednesday, September 23, 2020, any motion received after the initial one shall be taken as notice of motion, and such motions shall be put to the committee seriatim until one is adopted. The motion

Information & Ethics committee  Yes. Thank you. I will.

Information & Ethics committee  If there's no objection, then we can go on consensus if the committee wishes.

Information & Ethics committee  Sure, Mr. Chair, if you would like. Having it in the routine motions means you can use it if you wish, but it doesn't oblige you to use it if the committee doesn't see the need. It is just the fallback to have it there and use it when necessary, but not necessarily.

Information & Ethics committee  I assume that's correct. Still, the question is about how many can actually be present, whether on Zoom or in person.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, I don't have that version either but I expect that the committee can agree to go in camera when it chooses.

Information & Ethics committee  Generally speaking, an in camera motion is not debatable unless there's a condition attached to it, but if the committee wishes that to be the case, they can do that.

Information & Ethics committee  Mr. Chair?

Information & Ethics committee  I'm sorry. I'm working to see if I can get us a copy of that—

Information & Ethics committee  —or he can read it into the record if the committee—