Canada-China Relations committee  No, that was all covered by the motion that was adopted in the House on September 23. All evidence and all documents that were presented to the committee in the last session will carry over, so that's already been dealt with.

Canada-China Relations committee  If I may just add, he did accept the invitation. He just wanted to make sure that it would be virtual.

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes. Both of them actually accepted to appear afterwards.

Canada-China Relations committee  At the moment, we are just readopting the motion, if the committee wishes to readopt it. I will proceed with an invitation first, and then if they both decline again or one of them declines, we'll get back to the committee and the committee can decide on further actions.

Canada-China Relations committee  No, it's just our practice. Usually we just reinvite them, because it's a new committee, it's a new session and it's a new motion. The former summons is no longer in effect. Essentially, everything needs to be readopted.

Canada-China Relations committee  Even if the motion says “summon”, we usually start with an invitation and then if they refuse, we go on to other procedures.

Canada-China Relations committee  Absolutely. It's just readopting the same motions, essentially.

Canada-China Relations committee  It would be preferable, especially since he mentioned there might be some amendments.

Canada-China Relations committee  Mr. Chair, I can comment. Yes, the committee can adopt whatever it likes as a routine motion. A routine motion is one that is in effect for the duration of the session. As for whether Standing Order 106(4) applies or not, that portion of the motion can simply be removed, and the

Canada-China Relations committee  I can perhaps say a few things. A motion to adjourn is normally not debatable and not amendable, but if you add a condition saying that the clerk needs to come back to the committee with some kind of information, that becomes amendable and debatable. It's really your choice, your

Canada-China Relations committee  Not to me. Routine motions are normal motions; it's just that they apply throughout the session.

Canada-China Relations committee  We certainly can, if we have the time. Normally it takes about 72 hours, but yes, we can do it.

Canada-China Relations committee  Just so that it's clear for everyone, it's easier to go through them one by one and then ask if there's amendment or debate, and then adopt it and move on to the next one.

Canada-China Relations committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see that we have a quorum. I must inform committee 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, entertain points of order or participate in

Canada-China Relations committee  It has been moved by Mr. Fragiskatos that Mr. Geoff Regan be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?