Status of Women committee  I invite Ms. Gladu to take the chair.

Status of Women committee  Thank you. We'll now move on to the election of the first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the government party. I am now ready to receive motions for the first vice-chair.

Status of Women committee  It has been moved by Ms. Vandenbeld that Ms. Damoff be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

Status of Women committee  I'm sorry; can you repeat that, please?

Status of Women committee  I'm afraid the first vice-chair must be a member of the governing party.

Status of Women committee  Are there any other motions on this item? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Damoff duly elected first vice-chair of the committee.