Veterans Affairs committee  I currently don't have anything beyond Wednesday. I was waiting to find out what direction the committee would like me to take.

Veterans Affairs committee  He's the Australian, yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Stoffer that Mr. Schellenberger be elected as the chair of the 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. Schellenberger duly elected chair of the committee. Before I invite Mr. Schellenberger to take the chair, let us move to the election of the vice-chairs. I am now ready to receive motions for the position of first vice-chair. Mr. Kerr.

Veterans Affairs committee  It has been moved by Mr. Kerr that Madam Sgro be elected as first vice-chair of the 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 Madam Sgro duly elected first vice-chair of the committee. I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair. Ms. Sgro.

Veterans Affairs committee  Moved by Ms. Sgro that Mr. Stoffer be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any other motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

Veterans Affairs committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Stoffer duly elected second vice-chair of the committee. I now invite Mr. Schellenberger to take the chair.

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