Official Languages committee  They will be in Ottawa on that date.

Official Languages committee  It will be on March 7.

Official Languages committee  Good afternoon, honourable members. I see a quorum. I must inform members of the committee that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions. He cannot entertain points of order nor participate

Official Languages committee  It has been moved by Mr. Lefebvre that Mr. Paradis be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

Official Languages committee  I believe I understood that Mr. Bélanger is nominating Ms. Lapointe as chair of the committee.

Official Languages committee  Yes, madam, if you are not moving a motion.

Official Languages committee  Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Official Languages committee  I declare the motion carried and invite Mr. Paradis to take the chair.