National Defence committee  The only procedural variance would be that the first version has an actual deadline, whereas the second version is a moving target. It could change. It would not necessarily be the same date.

National Defence committee  When the House returns after the next break, if the government decided to designate, starting on the Monday, every day a supply day, then the last supply day would occur that week and the supplementary estimates would be deemed reported back three days before that. It's three days before the last supply day is designated.

National Defence committee  The capabilities have been upgraded. There is now a distinction between televising and webcasts. We now have the ability to webcast as well as televise. The House can televise two meetings at the same time. We can also webcast two other committees at the same time, and that's ramping up within the next month to four committees.

National Defence committee  Some other committees have added a stipulation: televised, and if not possible, webcast. It's like a drop-down tier.

National Defence committee  It varies, but usually about six.

National Defence committee  I declare Michel Boudrias to have received the majority of the votes.

National Defence committee  Honourable members of the committee, I see a quorum. I must inform members that the clerk of the committee can receive motions only for the election of the chair. The clerk cannot receive other types of motions, entertain points of order or participate in debate. We can now proceed to the election of the chair.

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Spengemann that Karen McCrimmon be elected chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Karen McCrimmon duly elected chair of the committee.

National Defence committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the vice-chair must be a member of the official opposition. It has been moved by Ms. Cheryl Gallant that Mr. James Bezan be elected first vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr.

National Defence committee  Pursuant to Standing Order 106(2), the second vice-chair must be a member of an opposition party other than the official opposition. I am now prepared to receive motions for the second vice-chair. Mr. Baker.

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Baker that Mr. Boudrias be elected second vice-chair of the committee. Are there any further motions? Ms. Gallant.

National Defence committee  Seeing that more than one candidate has been nominated, pursuant to Standing Order 106(3) I am required to preside over the election of the second vice-chair by secret ballot. We have a motion by Ms. Gallant that Monsieur Randall Garrison be second vice-chair. It has been moved by Mr.