Science and Research committee  Yes.

Science and Research committee  Yes, Madam Chair. You have unanimous consent in Zoom and on the floor.

Science and Research committee  My apologies, Mr. Lauzon. I didn't see that your hand was up.

Science and Research committee  Once again, I apologize. Thank you.

Science and Research committee  Yes. Thank you. My name is Leif Aune. It's a pleasure for me to be the clerk of your committee. I've been a procedural clerk since 2005 and have served some of you on various committees in the past. I'm looking forward to working with you this session. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Science and Research committee  I see a quorum. Honourable members of the committee, I must inform the members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. I may not receive other types of motions, nor entertain points of order, nor participate in any debate. We ma

Science and Research committee  It is moved by Mr. McKinnon that the Honourable Kirsty Duncan be elected as chair of the committee. Are there other nominations? Seeing none, I declare Ms. Duncan duly elected chair of the committee.

Science and Research committee  Thank you. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice-chair. I see Mr. Lake.

Science and Research committee  It's moved by Mr. Lake that Mr. Tochor be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there other motions? Seeing none, I declare Mr. Tochor duly elected as the committee's first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of a

Science and Research committee  It has been moved by Ms. Metlege Diab that Mr. Blanchette‑Joncas be elected as second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? Seeing none, I declare Mr. Blanchette-Joncas duly elected as second vice-chair.