Veterans Affairs committee  I am now prepared to receive nominations for first vice-chair of the committee. The first vice-chair comes from the official opposition.

Veterans Affairs committee  Mr. Rota nominates Mr. St. Denis. Are there any other nominations? Mrs. Hinton.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any nominations other than Mr. St. Denis? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Veterans Affairs committee  Good afternoon. Bon après-midi. We're here today to elect a chair for the committee, pursuant to the report adopted in the House last Thursday. I'm now ready to receive nominations to that effect. The chair has to come from the government side.