Government Operations committee  In the first quarter.

Government Operations committee  I'm still trying to find the right words. It's a bit of a stretch, you know, compelling production of documents that would be produced in the future.

Government Operations committee  Madam Chair, I was simply saying that the power of committees to order the production of documents generally applies to cases where the documents are already in existence. In this particular case, the motion is referring to documents that will be coming, which will eventually be produced.

Government Operations committee  We usually spot you 10 minutes per organization.

Government Operations committee  Do you want numbered copies?

Government Operations committee  And then after a meeting, would I collect all the documents or...? But if it's 4,000 pages, it might be--

Government Operations committee  Was this fourth report adopted?

Government Operations committee  It's just a quotation from Marleau and Montpetit: “Questions may be asked by any member of the committee; the Chair may, on occasion, also participate...”.

Government Operations committee  Good afternoon, everybody. I see a quorum. It's nice to see this. There's a perfect seat here that is looking desperately for a chair, so our first item of business will be to proceed with the election of a chair for this committee. Just to let you know, pursuant to the standing order, the member wishing to hold this position must be a member of the official opposition, in other words, of the Liberal party.

Government Operations committee  It has been moved by Mr. Martin that Mrs. Ratansi be chair of this committee. Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) I duly declare Yasmin Ratansi chair of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.

Government Operations committee  Congratulations. With the committee's consent, I will now proceed with the election for the first vice-chair of this committee. In accordance with the Standing Orders, it must be a government member. So it must be a member of the Conservative party. Ms. Bourgeois.

Government Operations committee  Ms. Bourgeois moves that Mr. Anders be first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) Mr. Anders is duly elected first vice-chair of the standing committee.

Government Operations committee  Finally, pursuant to the standing order, the position for second vice-chair must belong to a member of the opposition, but from a party other than the official opposition. Are there any nominations?

Government Operations committee  Are there any other nominations? (Motion agreed to) Mr. Martin is the second vice-chair.

Government Operations committee  I will now invite the duly elected chair to take the seat.