Government Operations committee  Could he be asked if it would be possible to—

Government Operations committee  To make it clear, I'll read the motion from Mr. Ravignat and then the amendment. If I have it correctly, Mr. Ravignat's motion was “that the committee summon Mr. Joe Friday, interim commissioner, to appear on March 24, 2015.” Mr. Byrne's amendment is that after “that the commi

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  Thank you. I had a conversation yesterday with the commissioner's office, and there seems to be some confusion around his appearance concerning what he was appearing under. He was notified that he was to appear as interim commissioner, and on the notice of meeting we always wri

Government Operations committee  Yes, Mr. Chair.

Government Operations committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see quorum. I must inform the members 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, as you know, participate in

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Trottier. Are there any further motions? It has been moved by Mr. Trottier that Mr. Pat Martin be elected as chair of the committee. (Motion agreed to) Thank you. I declare the motion carried and Mr. Martin duly elected chair of the committee. Since Mr. Mar

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Byrne. We will go now, pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), to the election of the first vice-chair, and it must be a member from the government party. I am ready now to receive motions for the election of the first vice-chair from the government party.

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much. It is moved by Mr. Ravignat that Mr. Kerr be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Kerr duly elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Thank you very much. Mr. Trottier.