Transport committee  You need unanimous consent for a member other than the--

Transport committee  They were sent out yesterday by Transport Canada. I'm sure you'll get them this morning.

Transport committee  Do I have any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Transport committee  I declare Mr. Laframboise duly elected second vice-chair of the committee. I now invite Mervin Tweed to take the chair.

Transport committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Do I have a motion for the chair of the committee?

Transport committee  Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Transport committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried, and Mervin Tweed the duly elected chair of the committee. Before inviting Mr. Tweed to take the chair, if the committee wishes, we will now proceed to the election of the vice-chairs. Do I have a motion for the first vice-chai

Transport committee  Are there any other nominations?

Transport committee  Since we have two nominations, we will have a secret ballot. Since more than one candidate has been nominated, pursuant to Standing Order 106, I am authorized to preside the election of the vice-chair by secret ballot. Before proceeding, I will briefly explain how the process

Transport committee  From the official opposition.

Transport committee  My colleague, who is a procedural clerk with the House of Commons, will pass on each side of the table to issue ballots to members. After members have clearly written their choices by writing the first and last name on the ballot and have deposited it in the box, we will count th