Procedure and House Affairs committee  Does it have to be seconded before I make a speech?

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'm very happy to be here. I'm very honoured to have the role of shadow cabinet member for democratic institutions. I'm sure many of you know.... Actually, I would not expect that. I say this because I served on the Standing Committee on Official Languages with Ms. Lapointe. W

Procedure and House Affairs committee  That's a terrible habit I have, turning tragedy into comedy. Anyway, it's a pleasure to be here. Thank you very much, Scott and the committee, for your confidence in me. I look forward to this being a lot of fun. Procedure and processes, of course, are the basis of good society

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Thank you very much.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes, that's right. Exactly. My first act is not really democratic.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  While I look away....

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I'd like to recognize that I did express to the minister in our meeting on Tuesday our interest in hearing from the Ontario electoral officer. She is aware I have concerns with regard to the application of the provincial legislation to the federal legislation. Thank you.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I think we need another moment to discuss this.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Chair, we'll have to discuss this. I can't agree to it.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I don't know if that will be necessary. I don't think it will take that long to discuss.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  I think we can quickly discuss that and come to an agreement, or not, amongst ourselves. I'll report back in—

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Okay.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes, let's vote on the motion, not the gentleman's agreement part.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Yes. We don't foresee the need for further witnesses, at this point.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  How do you prove intention to return?