International Trade committee  There's been a challenge of the decision by the chair. The question before the committee is as follows: shall the ruling of the chair be sustained? And do we want a recorded division?

International Trade committee  I put calls out and I'm waiting for answers. Nothing yet, no.

International Trade committee  Not yet. I'm waiting.

International Trade committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am taking motions for the position of chair.

International Trade committee  Mr. Cannis has nominated Mr. Richardson. Are there any other nominations?

International Trade committee  I have a nomination for Mr. Richardson to be chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? I declare Mr. Richardson duly elected chair of the committee.

International Trade committee  If the committee consents, we will proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. I trust there is consent. I'm now ready to take nominations for first vice-chair. I remind committee members it has to be a member of the official opposition.

International Trade committee  I have a nomination for John Cannis made by Mr. Julian. Are there any other nominations for the position of first vice-chair? There being no other nominations, I declare Mr. Cannis elected first vice-chair.

International Trade committee  I would remind you that the position of second vice-chair must be held by a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition party. I am now ready to proceed with nominations.

International Trade committee  Mr. Laforest has been nominated by Mr. Richardson. Are there any other nominations? I declare Mr. Laforest duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.

International Trade committee  We'll now invite Mr. Richardson to take the chair.