Government Operations committee  Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) Ms. Nash is duly elected second vice-chair of the committee. I would now invite Ms. Marleau to take the chair.

Government Operations committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of the chair. I am ready to hear motions for the position of chairman. Mr. Bonin.

Government Operations committee  Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) Madame Marleau is duly elected chair of the committee. We will now move on to the election of the two vice-chairs. Since she is not chairing the election, the chair can exercise her right to vote for the vice-chairs. I am

Government Operations committee  Are there any other motions? (Motion agreed to) Mr. Kramp is duly elected vice-chair of the committee. I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair. Ms. Thibault.

Government Operations committee  I changed the party names. The rest has stayed the same.

Government Operations committee  It can be sent to me. I can have it translated and I will distribute it 48 hours before to all the members.

Government Operations committee  I would have it translated and then send it out. I wouldn't distribute it unless it's translated, and the 48 hours kicks in there. It's not a full 48 hours; it's two sleeps.

Government Operations committee  It doesn't take long; usually they're short, and I can expedite the translation as soon as possible.

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  That depends on what happens at the meeting on future business.

Government Operations committee  When there's debate and the members wish to speak--

Government Operations committee  I'll read the text in English. “That the government should make a commitment starting now to divide federal public service, government agency and Crown corporation real estate between Ottawa and Gatineau.”

Government Operations committee  Yes, but Mr. Proulx's amendment rectifies the problem.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Proulx's amendment says that following the word “commitment” in Madame Thibault's motion, we add all this.

Government Operations committee  Yes, it says “following the word 'commitment'”.