Public Accounts committee  The motion would read that witnesses be given 10 minutes to make their opening statements, and that during the questioning of witnesses the time allocated to each questioner be as follows: for the first round of questioning, seven minutes to a representative of each party in the

Public Accounts committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Christopherson duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.

Public Accounts committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform 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 participate in debate. We c

Public Accounts committee  It has been moved by Ms. Mendès that Mr. Sorenson be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to)

Public Accounts committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Sorenson duly elected chair of the committee.

Public Accounts committee  I invite Mr. Sorenson to take the chair.

Public Accounts committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the government party. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of vice-chair.

Public Accounts committee  Mr. Godin has moved that Mrs. Mendès be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to)

Public Accounts committee  I declare the motion carried and Mrs. Mendès duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.

Public Accounts 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 prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair.

Public Accounts committee  It has been moved by Ms. Mendès that Mr. Christopherson be elected as second vice-chair of the committee. (Motion agreed to)