Official Languages committee  I was told they would consult the schedule and calendar. They will be calling me back to give me possible options, but I have not yet had any news.

Official Languages committee  If there was no—

Official Languages committee  If it was not moved, that means it's possible to move it at a certain point. But at this point we have another motion in front of us.

Official Languages committee  It's a bit tricky.

Official Languages committee  No dates have been confirmed for any of the witnesses on that list.

Official Languages committee  Honourable committee members, I see a quorum. Pursuant to Standing Order 106, the committee can now proceed to elect a chair. I am ready to receive motions for the election of the chair.

Official Languages committee  Mr. Lemieux moves that Mr. Blaney take the chair. Are there other motions?

Official Languages committee  Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Official Languages committee  I declare Mr. Blaney duly elected chair of the committee.

Official Languages committee  Two motions were passed by the committee on May 1st. The first one, moved by Ms. Folco, is an invitation for the Commissioner of Official Languages, Mr. Graham Fraser, and the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of the Francophonie and Official Languages, to appear as soon as poss

Official Languages committee  It was passed on May 1st. The second motion, which was also passed on May 1st, was a request by the committee for Hockey Canada officials to appear on May 3rd, which they did. During the upcoming meetings, we will hear from witnesses on the Court Challenges Program, the 2010 Ol