Veterans Affairs committee  The same day. It's a two-hour drive, so if it left early in the morning, we could take the bus around 2:30 or three o'clock from Montreal to be back here.

Veterans Affairs committee  I believe so. We were told that it would be very difficult before Easter. I suggested Thursday. I thought Committee members would prefer Thursday.

Veterans Affairs committee  If it's agreeable to all members, we could do it on Tuesday the 13th.

Veterans Affairs committee  A Tuesday or a Thursday.

Veterans Affairs committee  Members of the committee, I see a quorum. We can now proceed to the election of a chair. I'm ready to receive motions to that effect. Mr. Stoffer.

Veterans Affairs committee  We'll proceed to the second vice-chair. Mr. Sweet.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any other motions? It is moved by Mr. Sweet that Mr. Stoffer be elected second vice-chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Stoffer duly elected vice-chair. I now invite Mr. Sweet to take t

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there any other motions? It's been moved by Mr. Stoffer that Mr. Sweet be elected chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare Mr. Sweet duly elected chair of this committee.

Veterans Affairs committee  If the committee wishes, we can also proceed to the election of vice-chairs. I would need a motion for the election of the first vice-chair. Mr. Tonks.

Veterans Affairs committee  Are there other motions? It's been moved by Mr. Tonks that Mr. Oliphant be elected vice-chair of this committee. Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Okay. I declare Mr. Oliphant duly elected vice-chair of the committee.