Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, I apologize for intervening again. Mr. Housefather, could I just get the text of what you had suggested? It went by a little fast for me. I do apologize for that. What were you suggesting?

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Government Operations committee  Thank you Mr. Chair for the opportunity to clarify this. We will send the amendment out in a few moments. You can entertain debate on the amendment.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, the amendment has been distributed to the members. You may continue with the debate.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, my understanding is that the text of Mr. Paul-Hus, which was distributed, would be added to the end of the motion. Is that right, Mr. Paul‑Hus?

Government Operations committee  If you're moving the amendment now—

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, before proceeding, may I ask a question of Mr. Paul-Hus regarding his amendment?

Government Operations committee  Mr. Paul‑Hus, I received the text of the amendment that you wanted to add to the motion and that will soon be distributed to everyone. However, I want to clarify the part concerning Quebec and Canadian companies. Does this mean that you want to remove the words “Quebec and/or” an

Government Operations committee  I think, Mr. Chair, you may have to select your microphone.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, we have sent them out. We received five notices of motion from Madame Vignola. We've sent all five out, anticipating that if you want to move any of the five of them the text will be distributed to all members of the committee. It should be going out in a few seconds.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, I'm sorry to intervene. The House order adopted on November 25 indicates that if there's any disagreement or if there's no consensus, the decision has to be taken in committee by a recorded division. You may want to see if there's consensus on the motion. If there is n

Government Operations committee  Can I do the recorded division?

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, I believe Mr. Johns would like to intervene.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chair, I believe Mr. Kusmierczyk has raised his hand.

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice‑chair must be a member of the government party. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the first vice‑chair. Mr. Kusmierczyk.