Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Mr. Chair, I should inform you that it is out of order to propose a motion on a point of order.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Dr. McKenzie is still attempting to join. We have asked him for a contact phone number so we can call him to assist him. We're just waiting for his reply, but he's attempting to join.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  As previously mentioned by others, in Senate committees, the Senate chair has a vote and votes first. The established practice with joint standing committees is that the Senate joint chair may vote as well.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  The usual practice in House of Commons committees, including subcommittees, is that the chair only casts a tie-breaking vote, if required.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  No we don't, sir. The committee is free to compose its subcommittee as it sees fit.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. The committee will now proceed to the election of vice-chairs representing the House of Commons. I'm ready to receive a nomination for the position of first vice-chair.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  It is moved by Mr. Cooper that Michael Barrett be the first vice-chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the nomination? (Motion agreed to) Mr. Barrett is duly named the first vice-chair of the committee. I'm ready to receive a nomination for the

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Mr. Arseneault moves that Mr. Thériault be elected second vice‑chair of the committee. Is it the committee's pleasure to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Thériault duly elected second vice‑chair of the committee. I'm ready to receive nominations for the position of third vice-chair.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  It's moved by Mr. Barrett that Mr. MacGregor be the third vice-chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the nomination? (Motion agreed to) Mr. MacGregor is duly elected as the third vice-chair. Thank you, Madam Chair. It's much appreciated.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Members of the committee, we'll proceed now to the election of the joint chair representing the House of Commons.

Medical Assistance in Dying committee  Thank you, Ms. Fry. It's moved by the Honourable Hedy Fry that the Honourable Marc Garneau be elected joint chair representing the House of Commons on this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the nomination? (Motion agreed to) The Honourable Marc Garneau