On motion of Yasmin Ratansi, it was agreed, — That Borys Wrzesnewskyj be elected Chair of the Committee.

At 11:06 a.m., Borys Wrzesnewskyj took the Chair.

On motion of Michelle Rempel, it was agreed, — That David Tilson be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Michelle Rempel, it was agreed, — That Jenny Kwan be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Yasmin Ratansi, it was agreed on division, — That the Committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work.

On motion of Yasmin Ratansi, it was agreed on division, — That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be established and be composed of five (5) members including the Chair, the two (2) vice-chairs and two (2) members of the government; and

That the quorum of the Subcommittee consist of three (3) members and each member of the Subcommittee be permitted to have one assistant attend any meeting of the Subcommittee. In addition, each party be permitted to have one staff member from a House officer attend any meeting.

On motion of Marwan Tabbara, it was agreed on division, — That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence published when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three (3) members are present, including one member of the opposition and one member of the government.

Salma Zahid moved, — That the witnesses from any one organization shall be allowed ten (10) minutes to make their opening statement; and,

That the order of questions for the first round be as follows: Conservative, six (6) minutes, Liberal, six (6) minutes, New Democratic Party, six (6) minutes, Liberal, six (6) minutes; and,

That the order of questions for the second round be as follows: Liberal, six (6) minutes, Conservative, six (6) minutes, Liberal, six (6) minutes, Conservative, five (5) minutes, New Democratic Party, three (3) minutes.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That the witnesses from any one organization shall be allowed ten (10) minutes to make their opening statement; and,

That the order of questions for the first round be as follows: Liberal, seven (7) minutes, Conservative, seven (7) minutes, New Democratic Party, seven (7) minutes, Liberal, seven (7) minutes; and,

That the order of questions for the second round of questions be as follows: Conservative, five (5) minutes, Liberal, five (5) minutes, Conservative, five (5) minutes, Liberal, five (5) minutes, New Democratic Party, three (3) minutes.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

On motion of Michelle Rempel, it was agreed, — That only the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee any documents, including motions, and that all documents which have to be distributed amongst Committee members must be in both official languages. The Clerk shall advise all witnesses appearing before the Committee of this requirement.

On motion of David Tilson, it was agreed, — That the Committee hereby authorize the Clerk of the Committee, in consultation with the Chair, to make the necessary arrangements to provide for working meals as may be required and that the cost of those meals be charged to the Committee budget.

On motion of Salma Zahid, it was agreed, — That, if requested, reasonable travel, accommodation and living expenses be reimbursed to witnesses, not exceeding two (2) representatives per organization; and that, in exceptional circumstances, payment for more representatives be made at the discretion of the Chair.

On motion of Jenny Kwan, it was agreed, — That, unless otherwise ordered, each Committee member be allowed to be accompanied by one staff person at an in camera meeting and in addition to that, one person from either the Whip's office, the House Leader's office, or the research bureau of each party.

On motion of Salma Zahid, it was agreed, — That one copy of the transcript of each in camera meeting be kept in the office of the Clerk of the Committee for consultation by members of the Committee or the member's staff person present at the meeting.

On motion of Jenny Kwan, it was agreed, — That 48 hours’ notice be required for any substantive motion to be considered by the Committee, unless the substantive motion relates directly to business then under consideration; and that the notice of motion be filed with the Clerk of the Committee and distributed to members in both official languages. Completed translated motions that are received by 4 p.m. shall be distributed to members the same day.

Shaun Chen moved, — That the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship be invited to appear before the Committee at the next meeting.

After debate, the question was put on the motion and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Departmental Officials be invited to appear before the Committee at the next meeting or at his earliest convenience in order to discuss the ministerial mandate letter; and that the Minister and officials be invited back at the Committee's request.

On motion of Shaun Chen, it was agreed, — That the Committee do now adjourn.