National Defence committee  That depends on the one you are talking about.

National Defence committee  I thought that had already been distributed to the committee. It is possible that I am mistaken. I will check after the meeting and will be in touch with your office.

National Defence committee  No, we have not prepared a reply. We did distribute it to the committee.

National Defence committee  No.

National Defence committee  The committee could meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday.

National Defence committee  There's a motion by Mr. Laurie Hawn to elect Maxime Bernier. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Before we invite Mr. Bernier to take the chair, we will proceed with the election of the vice-chairs. For the

National Defence committee  Mr. Dosanjh nominates Mr. Bryon Wilfert as first vice-chair. Are there any other nominations? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

National Defence committee  I am now ready to receive nominations for the positions of second vice-chair.

National Defence committee  Mr. Paillé nominates Mr. Claude Bachand as second vice-chair. Are there any other motions? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Bachand elected second-vice-chair. I invite Mr. Bernier to take the chair.

National Defence committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I see that we have a quorum. Therefore, we can proceed to elect a chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect.