It has been moved by Mr. Hawn that Mr. Bernier be the chair. He can be elected in absentia.
Are there any objections to that? I see none.
(Motion agreed to)
I declare Mr. Bernier duly elected as chair of the national defence committee.
I am now ready to receive motions for the election of the first vice-chair. Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition.