Joe Preston, Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London was re-elected  Chair of the Procedures and House Affairs Committee for the 41st Parliament of Canada. The vote was unanimous.

The Committee, responsible for a number of procedural and administrative matters including Private Member’s Business, questions of Parliamentary Privilege and review of Standing Orders,  met for the first time this session on Thursday, June 8th. Members of the Committee include representatives from the Conservative, NDP and Liberal Caucus.

The Committee also deals with issues regarding the Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral Legislation and Electoral Boundaries in Canada.

“It is an honour to chair this committee once again. I have been able to work extremely well with all parties and the election of this chair is very humbling,” said Preston.

The Committee acts as the striking committee for the House. It reports the lists of Members to compose the standing and standing joint committees at the beginning of a Parliament, the commencement of each session, and in September of each year.