Veterans Affairs committee  That's right. There is a problem with that. Some other members sit from 9 to 11 on other committees, and that is the case for Mr. Sweet and Mr. Shipley.

Veterans Affairs committee  There are three options. The first option is that Monsieur Perron can bring his own meal to the table and deal with that personally. Another option is that we order meals for every single meeting of the committee, which would come out of the committee budget. That's the second

Veterans Affairs committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to an election of a chair. I am ready to receive motions to that effect. Mr. Stoffer.

Veterans Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Peter Stoffer that Mr. Rob Anders be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? Some hon. members: Agreed. I declare the motion carried and Mr. Rob Anders duly elected

Veterans Affairs committee  It has been moved by Todd Russell that Monsieur Brent St. Denis be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Mr. Gaudet.

Veterans Affairs committee  The first vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Veterans Affairs committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. St. Denis duly elected first vice-chair. I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair. Mr. Gaudet.

Veterans Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Gaudet that Mr. Stoffer be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? I declare the motion carried and Mr. Stoffer duly elected second vice-chair. I will now invite Mr. Rob Anders to take the chair.