National Defence committee  Honourable members, pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), we will now proceed to the election of the first vice-chair. I'm now prepared to receive motions to that effect. Mr. Garrison.

National Defence committee  Are there any further motions? Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion?

National Defence committee  I declare the motion carried and Mr. Bezan duly elected first vice-chair of the committee. Congratulations, Mr. Bezan.

National Defence committee  Thank you, Mr. Garrison. There's a new standing order that was adopted by the House that allows for parliamentary secretaries to be part of the committee. They are not counted in quorum. They may not vote, but they may be part of in camera proceedings and receive the documents.