National Defence committee  You're comfortable with the full name Glen Kirkland, sir?

National Defence committee  Then please repeat after me: I, Glen Kirkland, do swear that the evidence I shall give on this examination shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God.

National Defence committee  Mr. Kirkland, would you prefer a religious text or a solemn affirmation?

National Defence committee  I will speak in English, if I may. We understand the department has confirmed the availability of the minister for March 6, if this pleases the members. He's been tentatively scheduled to appear on that date as long as the members are in agreement.

National Defence committee  I believe the final date by which the committee would have to report back is March 21. In the case of this committee, it would have to be before that because of the travel.

National Defence committee  Honourable members, I see a quorum. The meeting is convened pursuant to Standing Order 106(1). Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the chair must be a member of the government party. I'm now prepared to receive motions for the position of chair.

National Defence committee  Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) Before inviting Mr. Bezan to take the chair, are there any motions, by unanimous consent, to handle anything else?

National Defence committee  It is agreed by unanimous consent that we proceed to the election of the vice-chairs.

National Defence committee  Are there any motions?

National Defence committee  Are there any other motions?

National Defence committee  Do you mean for second vice-chair? On Mr. Harris as first vice-chair, is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) On Mr. Bezan's motion that Mr. McKay be second vice-chair? (Motion agreed to) Mr. Bezan.