Public Safety committee  Perhaps Ms. Vallée could answer that.

Public Safety committee  Ladies and gentlemen, I see a quorum. So we can proceed to elect a chair. I am ready to receive motions for the position of chair. Mr. Holland.

Public Safety committee  It has been moved by Mr. Holland that Garry Breitkreuz be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Mr. Kania.

Public Safety committee  There being no further motions, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

Public Safety committee  I declare Mr. Breitkreuz duly elected as chair of the committee.

Public Safety committee  We'll proceed to the election of the vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. Mr. Breitkreuz.

Public Safety committee  It has been moved by Mr. Breitkreuz that Mark Holland be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there further motions? Does the motion carry? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Holland first vice-chair.

Public Safety committee  The second vice-chair must be a member of an official opposition party other than the official opposition. Madam Mourani.

Public Safety committee  Madam Mourani proposes Mr. Davies. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Davies duly elected second vice-chair of the committee.

Public Safety committee  I would like to congratulate Mr. Breitkreuz on his election, tell him it's a pleasure to work with him, and invite him to take the chair.