Human Resources committee  To uphold the decision. (Ruling of the chair overturned: nays 6; yeas 5)

Human Resources committee  I have more names now that have come in since last night.

Human Resources committee  We had only two names before. Now I have about ten.

Human Resources committee  On Thursday we have the minister for one hour. The second hour will be with the officials of the department. I've already received a number of names that have been called to be witnesses for next Tuesday, since the committee is not travelling. That was tentative. Then, as the cha

Human Resources committee  Correct.

Human Resources committee  Nothing has been signed yet, because we need the House authorization to travel. We have tentatively booked hotels and stuff, but nothing has been signed, so we are not on the hook if we cancel.

Human Resources committee  We did not receive the documents by fax. I had to make copies, and there was no time to send it in separate envelopes.

Human Resources committee  Good afternoon. Honourable members, I see that there is a quorum. Pursuant to Standing Order 106, we are going to proceed to the election of the chair. I'm ready to receive the motion to that effect. Madam Cadman.

Human Resources committee  Are there any other motions? Ms. Cadman moves that Mr. Dean Allison be elected chair of the committee. Is everybody in agreement? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Allison elected. If the committee wishes, we may now proceed to the election of vice-chairs. I'm ready to r

Human Resources committee  Madame Minna moves that Madame Folco be elected first vice-chair. Is everybody in agreement? (Motion agreed to)

Human Resources committee  I declare Ms. Folco elected vice-chair of the committee.

Human Resources committee  We have a second motion. Ms. Beaudin nominates Mr. Lessard for the position of second vice-chair. (Motion agreed to.) I declare Mr. Lessard elected second vice-chair of the committee. I now invite Mr. Allison to take the chair.