National Defence committee  I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of chair. The clerk cannot receive any other type of motions, cannot entertain points of order, nor participate in debate. We can now proceed to the election of the

National Defence committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform members of the committee that the clerk can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order nor participate in debate. We ca

National Defence committee  Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Norlock duly elected chair of the committee.

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Williamson that Mr. Norlock be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Williamson that Mr. Kent be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

National Defence committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Kent duly elected chair of the committee. Before inviting Mr. Kent to take the chair, if the committee wishes, we will proceed to the election of vice-chairs. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Ms. Michaud that Mr. Harris be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

National Defence committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. Harris duly elected as first vice-chair of the committee. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition. I am now prepared to receive

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Bezan and seconded by Mr. Harris that Ms. Murray be elected as second vice-chair of the committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

National Defence committee  (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Ms. Murray duly elected second vice-chair of the committee. I will now invite Mr. Kent to take the chair.

National Defence committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform committee members that the clerk of the committee can only receive motions for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive any other types of motions, cannot entertain points of order, nor participate in

National Defence committee  Thank you.