Industry committee  It is that the committee reinvite witnesses to appear, if they so choose, to comment on proposed amendments to Bill C-501.

Industry committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see that there is a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.

Industry committee  Mr. McTeague has moved that Mr. Sweet 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. Sweet duly elected chair of the committee.

Industry committee  Before inviting Mr. Sweet to take the chair, I will now proceed to the election of the first vice-chair. I am ready to receive motions for the election of the first vice-chair. Mr. Lake.

Industry committee  Mr. Lake nominates Mr. McTeague as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt this motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare this motion adopted and Mr. McTeague duly elected as first vice-chair of the committee

Industry committee  Mr. Cardin has moved 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?

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

Industry committee  I now invite Mr. Sweet to take the chair.