Industry committee  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. Mr. Masse.

Industry committee  It is moved by Mr. Masse that Mr. Chong 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) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Chong duly elected chair of the committee.

Industry committee  Before inviting Mr. Chong to take the chair, we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. I am now prepared to receive motions for the position of first vice-chair. Mr. Lake.

Industry committee  Mr. Lake moves that Mr. Rota be nominated first vice-chair of the committee. Are there other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Rota elected first vice-chair of the committee.

Industry committee  I am now prepared to receive motions for the position of second vice-chair. Mr. Lake.

Industry committee  Mr. Lake moves that Mr. Bouchard be elected second 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 Mr. Bouchard elected second vice-chair of the committee.

Industry committee  You may take the chair, Mr. Chong.

Industry committee  Committees sometimes adopt a routine motion such as this one to permit the committee to receive evidence so as not to delay the witnesses, to enable the witnesses to make their presentations regardless of whether there's quorum or not. So that's why the reduced quorum is there.

Industry committee  My name is Michelle Tittley. I'm the clerk of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. I'll be happy to work with all of you. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. You can also contact the committee assistant who works with me, and her name

Industry committee  Before inviting Mr. Chong to take the chair, I will proceed to the election of the first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I am ready to receive nominations for first vice-chair.

Industry committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Rota duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.

Industry committee  I am now prepared to receive motions for the position of second vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of the opposition other than from the official opposition.

Industry committee  I declare the motion carried and Monsieur Bouchard duly elected as second vice-chair of the committee.

Industry committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Michelle Tittley. I will be the clerk for the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. I am accompanied today by my colleague Erica Pereira, who is also a committee cle

Industry committee  Mr. Masse moves that Mr. Chong be nominated as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?