Human Resources committee  Thank you.

Human Resources committee  There are two aspects to the answer to that. The first is that by law we are required to give a certain amount. The amount is not fixed, but by law we are required to give an amount for this award. It's legislated so we have to keep doing that. We can't allocate the funds for any

Human Resources committee  The award is $5,500, which is between the two amounts you mentioned. It is very rare that there is only one candidate. We would like there to be more. As for the list we will be drawing up, it will be based on the witnesses from all the parties who appeared before the committee i

Human Resources committee  There are two quick things. The first thing is that you have before you a letter from Sara Carleton, who is last year's recipient of the award. In the letter she explains why she's requesting an extension. It's essentially because she's doing it on Clara Hughes. Clara Hughes is d

Human Resources committee  Madam Groguhé asked if there would be any impact on future recipients, and the answer is no. There will be no impact whatsoever. Essentially we would just be giving her a little bit more time. We would grant her more time.

Human Resources committee  The other item is relatively simple. The deadline for applications was on Monday. We've only received one as of yet, so to ensure that we have a high calibre of applicants I'm suggesting that perhaps we could extend the deadline a little bit to encourage more people to apply. It'

Human Resources committee  It's been in a decline in the last few years. I think it's mostly because of the status our committee's website. The website is being redone but what I've done, in conjunction with the chair, is reached out to a few disability groups in the country, which we already had in our co

Human Resources committee  I see a quorum. Honourable members of the committee, I must inform you that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order, nor participate in debate. We can no

Human Resources committee  It has been moved by Jinny Sims that Phil McColeman be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Human Resources committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Phil McColeman duly elected chair of the committee.

Human Resources committee  Before inviting Mr. McColeman to take the chair, if the committee wishes, we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition.

Human Resources committee  I am now ready to receive motions for the position of first vice-chair. Mr. Armstrong, you have the floor.

Human Resources committee  It has been moved by Mr. Armstrong that Ms. Sims be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Human Resources committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Jinny Sims duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.

Human Resources committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of second vice-chair. Mr. Armstrong, you have the floor.