Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good morning, honourable members of the committee. I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Payne that Mr. Stanton 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) Mr. Stanton is the duly elected chair of the committee. Before inviting Mr. Stanton t

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Bagnell that Mr. Russell be elected as vice-chair. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Russell vice-chair of the committee. I can also receive motions for a second

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Lemay nominates Ms. Crowder. Do I hear other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I declare Ms. Crowder vice-chair of the committee. I will invite Mr. Stanton to take the chair.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  They're not sending a list of amendments at this time. They sent a letter explaining that, which is currently in translation.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  No, they haven't contacted me about that. I understood this was one organization, so I told them they would get ten minutes per organization, as per usual. If the committee wants to consider it in another way, then I'll certainly call them and make a change.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's written on the witness confirmation forms that we send to them when they confirm with us. I haven't been expressing it as something that is expected by the committee. I have been expressing it as something that is an option available to them.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's five days.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Bélanger has nominated Mr. Russell. Are there any other motions? (Motion agreed to)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good morning, honourable members. Welcome to the second session of the 40th Parliament. My name is Graeme Truelove. I'll be the clerk of the committee. Members who were with the committee last year might be interested to know that the previous clerk of the committee, Bonnie Char

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Albrecht nominates Mr. Stanton. Are there other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Stanton the duly elected chair. I am now prepared to accept motions for the position of vice-chair. Mr. Bélanger.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Russell is elected vice-chair. Are there motions for the position of second vice-chair? Mr. Lemay.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mr. Lemay has nominated Ms. Crowder. Are there other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)