Right now, at the government operations committee, they're listening to Justice Gomery tell them how this government has not followed through on recommendations, one of which was to make merit-based appointments.
I believe you are a sincere person and I respect your qualifications and your background. I do believe I could say that you are a victim of circumstance. I think we're here looking at your appointment as grain commissioner as another partisan appointment. I'm wondering how this government can defend making an appointment based on—I'll say it—party credentials and on ties with the minister.
I'd like your comment on that, please.