The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans met at 3:35 p.m. this day, in Room 308, West Block, for the purpose of electing a Chair, pursuant to Standing Order 106(1).

On motion of Peter Stoffer, it was agreed, — That Rodney Weston be elected Chair of the Committee.

The Clerk of the Committee presided over the election of the Vice-Chairs.

On motion of Gerry Byrne, it was agreed, — That Lawrence MacAulay be elected First Vice-Chair of the Committee.

On motion of Lawrence MacAulay, it was agreed, — That Raynald Blais be elected Second Vice-Chair of the Committee.

Rodney Weston took the Chair.

At 3:42 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 3:42 p.m., the Committee resumed sitting in camera.

It was agreed, — That the Committee invite the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Oceans to appear Tuesday, October 6, 2009, with regard to the amendments to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Convention (NAFO Convention).

It was agreed, — That the Clerk inquire into the possibility of an alternate time slot for committee meetings.

At 4:35 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.