National Defence committee  We usually do routine motions.

National Defence committee  The first motion is: That the Committee retain, as needed and at the discretion of the Chair, the services of one or more analysts from the Library of Parliament to assist it in its work.

National Defence committee  The next motion is: That the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure be composed of the Chair, the two Vice-Chairs and a member of the other opposition party.

National Defence committee  Excuse me, do you want to invite Mr. Koerner to move to the table as a researcher?

National Defence committee  The next motion reads as follows: That the Chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence and to have that evidence printed when a quorum is not present, provided that at least three members are present, including one member of the opposition.

National Defence committee  Did we get a mover for that?

National Defence committee  The next routine motion reads as follows: That the Clerk of the Committee be authorized to distribute to the members of the Committee only documents that are available in both official languages.

National Defence committee  Ladies and gentlemen, I see a quorum. I would like to present myself. I'm Andrew Chaplin. I am the clerk of the Standing Committee on National Defence. Here to assist me today is Chad Mariage, who will act as co-clerk, but normally you'll see him as clerk of the Standing Commit

National Defence committee  Thank you, Mr. Hawn. Mr. Hawn has nominated Mr. Casson. Are there any other nominations?

National Defence committee  There being no other nominations, it is moved by Mr. Hawn that Rick Casson be elected chair of the committee. The committee has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)

National Defence committee  Mr. Casson is elected chair of the committee.

National Defence committee  I am ready to accept motions for the election of the first vice-chair, who must be a member of the official opposition. Following that, I'm prepared to receive nominations to the post of first vice-chair, who must be from the official opposition. Mr. Khan.

National Defence committee  Are there any other nominations for the post of the first vice-chair? Mr. Khan has moved that John Cannis be elected as first vice-chair of the committee. The committee has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to

National Defence committee  Finally, I'm prepared to receive nominations for the post of second vice-chair. The second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party, other than the official opposition. Do I see any motions to that effect? Are there nominations for the post of second vice-chair? Mon

National Defence committee  Monsieur Bouchard has proposed Claude Bachand be elected as the second vice-chair. The committee has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to)