Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  For the Dutch ombudsman, I've sent out the invitation, but they never got back to me, so I don't know. They could say they could be available in February, or they could say next week. I really don't know.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  They haven't got back to me.

Veterans Affairs committee  Toronto.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'd have to speak to him; I don't know. But in December we have four meetings.

Veterans Affairs committee  From my contacts with Mr. Winzenberg, I think he is flexible. If it's the committee's will to do so, I certainly think he'll understand. It is a possibility. I remain in the committee's hands to apply any decision the committee would like to take.

Veterans Affairs committee  The people from Veterans Affairs are organizing the visit. They will probably send us a schedule and instructions for us to know exactly where to go and I have already contacted people at the hospital. It will not be difficult to get the information to you. We still have a lot of time; we will be able to establish a good schedule.

Veterans Affairs committee  It doesn't include travel time.

Veterans Affairs committee  I declare Mr. St. Denis elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Congratulations.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'm now ready to receive nominations for second vice-chair.

Veterans Affairs committee  Monsieur Gaudet nominates Mr. Stoffer. Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Stoffer elected as second vice-chair. Congratulations.

Veterans Affairs committee  No, it's still the same meeting.

Veterans Affairs committee  Mr. Shipley moves that Mr. Anders be elected chair of the committee. Are there any other nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)