I have a couple of comments on qualifications.
When I look at this resumé, I admire the involvement with the Christian Embassy goodwill visit to Vietnam and the fact that he did spend time as an MLA and as leader of the opposition. That's major experience. I admire that, and that's what I meant when I talked about admiring his qualifications.
However, whether we like it or not, we are in a very political time. We've got Justice Gomery telling us we should be very careful on the appointments we make because others have made mistakes and mistakes are being made now, so in that sense it is partisan.
I think Mr. Hermanson is a victim of circumstance, and I don't think he should have been appointed by the minister in light of what's happening. For that reason--and his background--I don't support his nomination to this post.