National Defence committee  Mr. Motz, it seems like you've selected the speakers, but not your microphone. The interpreters are having a hard time hearing you.

National Defence committee  Yes. We're getting thumbs up in the room.

National Defence committee  Thank you, Mr. Spengemann. I can speak to that. There is a switchover that's required from a technical standpoint. It takes 10 to 15 minutes for the services to switch us over. That said, we have the capabilities to do so should a motion come forward at any point, either if we s

National Defence committee  That's my understanding, yes.

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 and cannot entertain points of order or participate in debate. We

National Defence committee  It has been moved by Mr. Fisher that Mr. McKay be elected as chair of the committee. Are there any further motions?

National Defence committee  Is it the pleasure of the committee to adopt the motion? (Motion agreed to) I declare the motion carried and Mr. McKay duly elected chair of the committee.

National Defence committee  It would be preferable if someone other than the chair moved them, because the chair technically can't move motions.