Human Resources committee  The motion is that the Chair's ruling be sustained.

Human Resources committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106, the committee will now proceed with the election of the first vice-chair, who must be, pursuant to the Standing Orders, a member of the official opposition. Now I'm ready to receive motions for the position of Vice-Chair.

Human Resources committee  It is moved by Mr. Silva that Ms. Dhalla be elected first Vice-Chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Human Resources committee  I declare the motion carried. Ms. Dhalla is duly elected first Vice-Chair of the committee.

Human Resources committee  Ms. Lessard, I just want to be certain that I've understood you correctly. You want to replace the words “the Adult Learning and Literacy Program at the 2005-2006 level [...] with ”all Human Resources and Social Development Canada programs [...]”.

Human Resources committee  Can you read it?

Human Resources committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. Pursuant to Standing Order 106, the committee can now proceed to the election of the chair. I'm ready to receive a motion. Mr. Regan.

Human Resources committee  Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Human Resources committee  I declare the motion carried. Mr. Allison is duly elected Chair of the committee. The next item of business is the election of the vice-chairs. Are there any nominations for a first vice-chair for the official opposition? Mr. Regan.

Human Resources committee  Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Human Resources committee  The next item of business is the election of the second vice-chair. Ms. Yelich.

Human Resources committee  Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Human Resources committee  I now invite Mr. Allison to take the chair.

Human Resources committee  I see a quorum. Pursuant to Standing Order 106, the committee can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Mr. Brown.

Human Resources committee  Mr. Patrick Brown proposes Mr. Dean Allison. Thank you, sir. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?