The committee met at 0900 in committee room 1 and by video conference.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Good morning, everyone. I call this meeting to order. We are meeting today for the purpose of organization. We have the following members present in the room: MPP Daryl Kramp, and we also have MPP Mike Schreiner, who just joined us. Welcome, MPP Schreiner. The following members are participating remotely—we’re just waiting for the list. We have MPP Bailey. Can you please confirm that you are present, that you are MPP Bailey and that you are in Ontario?

Mr. Robert Bailey: Yes, it’s Bob Bailey. I’m in the Legislature precinct in Ontario.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Thank you. We also have MPP Glover. MPP Glover, can you please confirm that you’re MPP Glover and that you are present in Ontario?

Mr. Chris Glover: Yes, I’m MPP Glover, and I’m in Toronto, Ontario.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Thank you. We also have MPP Sabawy. MPP Sabawy, can you please confirm that you are MPP Sabawy and that you are present in Ontario?

Mr. Sheref Sabawy: Hi. MPP Sheref Sabawy here, from Mississauga, Ontario.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Thank you. We also have MPP Daisy Wai. Can you please confirm that you are MPP Daisy Wai and that you are present in Ontario?

Mrs. Daisy Wai: Good morning, everyone. I’m Daisy Wai. I’m in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Excellent. Do we also have MPP Bell?

Ms. Jessica Bell: Jessica Bell. I’m in Toronto, Ontario.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Thank you. Are there any other members present whose names I have not yet called? No.

We also have staff from Hansard, broadcast and recording, and legislative research joining us remotely today.

To make sure that everyone can understand what is going on, it is important that all participants speak slowly and clearly. Please wait until I recognize you before starting to speak. Since it could take a little time for your audio and video to come up after I recognize you, please take a brief pause before beginning. As always, all comments should go through the Chair.

Are there any questions before we begin? Seeing none, we’ll move on.

Election of Vice-Chair

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): Honourable members, I have received a letter from MPP Daryl Kramp indicating his resignation as Vice-Chair effective October 16, 2020. Therefore, it is my duty to entertain a motion for Vice-Chair. Are there any motions? MPP Kramp?

Mr. Daryl Kramp: Thank you, Madam Chair. At this time, I move that Mike Schreiner be appointed Vice-Chair of this committee.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): A motion has been moved by MPP Kramp. Is there any debate? Seeing none, are the members prepared to vote? All in favour of the motion, please raise your hands.

Interjection.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): MPP Bell, if you could just briefly turn on your video for vote recording purposes. We want to make sure we don’t miss your vote. Thank you.

So all those in favour of the motion, please raise their hands. All those opposed, please raise their hands. The motion is accordingly carried.

Congratulations, MPP Schreiner, the new Vice-Chair of the general government committee.

Interjection.

The Chair (Ms. Goldie Ghamari): It’s not that bad working with me.

Anyway, thank you everyone. That concludes our business for today. The meeting is now adjourned. Stay safe and be well, everyone.

The committee adjourned at 0905.

STANDING COMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Chair / Présidente

Ms. Goldie Ghamari (Carleton PC)

Vice-Chair / Vice-Président

Mr. Mike Schreiner (Guelph G)

Mr. Robert Bailey (Sarnia–Lambton PC)

Ms. Jessica Bell (University–Rosedale ND)

Ms. Goldie Ghamari (Carleton PC)

Mr. Chris Glover (Spadina–Fort York ND)

Mr. Mike Harris (Kitchener–Conestoga PC)

Mr. Daryl Kramp (Hastings–Lennox and Addington PC)

Mr. Sheref Sabawy (Mississauga–Erin Mills PC)

Mr. Amarjot Sandhu (Brampton West / Brampton-Ouest PC)

Mr. Mike Schreiner (Guelph G)

Mrs. Jennifer (Jennie) Stevens (St. Catharines ND)

Mrs. Daisy Wai (Richmond Hill PC)

Clerk / Greffier

Mr. Isaiah Thorning

Staff / Personnel

Mr. Michael Vidoni, research officer,
Research Services