Veterans Affairs committee  The amendment is to insert the words after “into the”, “chemical spraying of substances such as Agent Orange between 1956 and the present at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown.”

Veterans Affairs committee  Ms. Sgro's amendment would read as follows. The new words are: “the chemical spraying of substances such as Agent Orange between 1956 and 1984 at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown.”

Veterans Affairs committee  He's supporting her in case she needs him.

Veterans Affairs committee  We can make an amendment on the motion.

Veterans Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Mr. Stoffer.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any other motions? It's been moved by Mr. Stoffer that Mr. Sweet be elected chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Veterans Affairs committee  If the committee wishes, we can proceed to the election of vice-chairs. I need a motion for the election of the vice-chairs for the official opposition. Mr. Stoffer.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any other motions? It has been moved by Mr. Stoffer that Mr. Oliphant be elected vice-chair of the committee for the opposition. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) We will now go to the election of the second vice-chair. Mr.

Veterans Affairs committee  It is moved by Mr. Gaudet that Mr. Stoffer be elected vice-chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I will now invite the chair to take—