Official Languages committee  The other two witnesses informed me that they would be arriving late this morning, either because they were taking the train or driving.

Official Languages committee  I will start working on this today. I sent Mr. Potié an e-mail to ask him if he was still prepared to meet with the committee, as planned, but I have still not received a reply. I will try to summon him for Thursday, if the committee agrees.

Official Languages committee  No, Ms. Lanthier and Mr. Potié represent the Association de la presse francophone only. So it has been suggested that we invite representatives from community radio stations, but I personally do not have any other suggestions in this regard, unless—

Official Languages committee  Good morning everyone. I see a quorum. We may now proceed to the election of chair. I must inform the Members that the Clerk of the Committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. I cannot receive any other types of motions. I cannot entertain points of order

Official Languages committee  Mrs. Boucher has nominated Mr. Blaney for chair of the Committee. Are there any further motions to that effect? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Blaney duly elected chair of the Committee. If the Committee is agreed, we will now proceed to the election

Official Languages committee  Mr. Blaney has moved that Mr. Bélanger be elected first vice-chair of the Committee. Are there any further motions to that effect? Is it the pleasure of the Committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Bélanger duly elected first vice-chair of the Committe

Official Languages committee  Mr. Nadeau has moved that Mr. Godin be elected second vice-chair of the Committee. Are there any further motions to that effect? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Godin duly elected second vice-chair of the Committee.

Official Languages committee  You are right, I should have checked beforehand. Was the sitting supposed to be open? I am sorry, it should have been done differently.

Official Languages committee  I am sorry, the sitting should have been open. Still, our representatives were present.

Official Languages committee  Would like me to repeat them? Very well. Mr. Steven Blaney was elected Chair of the Standing Committee on Official Languages. Mr. Mauril Bélanger was elected first Vice-Chair and Mr. Yvon Godin was elected second Vice-Chair.