Environment committee  Yes. Do we start again?

Environment committee  It's the amendment, NDP-14.

Environment committee  Do you want to read it, as amended?

Environment committee  Let us begin. Honourable members of the committee, bonjour. I see a quorum. I hope you all had a nice summer. I also hope that you took full advantage of the fine weather. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Pursua

Environment committee  It has been moved by Mr. Woodworth that James Bezan 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 James Bezan duly elected chair of the committee.

Environment committee  Moved by Mr. Ouellet that Mr. Bernard Bigras be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to)

Environment committee  I am now prepared to receive motions for first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Ms. Murray, you have the floor.

Environment committee  It has been moved by Ms. Joyce Murray that Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia be elected 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 the motion carried and Mr. Francis Scarpalegg

Environment committee  I am now ready to receive nominations for the position of second vice-chair. Once again pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair shall be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition party.

Environment committee  Mr. Bigras, congratulations, you are duly elected second vice-chair.

Environment committee  I invite Mr. Bezan to take the chair.

Environment committee  It's good for the session.

Environment 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. Woodworth, you have the floor.

Environment committee  It has been moved by Mr. Woodworth that Mr. James Bezan be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? I declare the motion carried and Mr. James Bezan duly elected chair of the committee.

Environment committee  Before inviting Mr. Bezan to take the chair, we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. I am now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Mr. Trudeau