Public Accounts committee  I've already mentioned that it is a difficulty. People are waiting for what I consider to be an unreasonably long period of time, in the case you asked about, to have their appeals determined.

Public Accounts committee  Yes, there is an impact. Obviously that's something we're very concerned about, and that's why we give priority to removal order appeals, particularly of course where the person is at large. So while they're appealing, they've been released pursuant to conditions.

Public Accounts committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairperson. Good afternoon, and thank you for inviting me here today. I'm pleased to have this opportunity to introduce myself to the committee and to provide you with information on the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada—or IRB—Governor in Council selection process, our actions to implement the one recommendation that the Auditor General directed to the IRB and the government, and the current state of our member complement and workload.