I do not understand much English, but I get the impression that Mr. Martin is angry.
Proposed subsection 1.1(1) reads as follows:The Governor in Council may establish a Public Appointments Commission [...]
It is not a mandatory responsibility.
Paragraph 1.1(1)(a) reads as follows:(a) oversee, monitor, review [...] the selection process[...]
And a little further on, it states:[...] and report on [...]
To whom is this report made? If I understand the amendment correctly, the governor in council appoints the Public Appointments Commission and the commission reports to the governor in council. I listened to Mr. Martin's lengthy speech and I do not see how this amendment will guarantee greater transparency, especially since subsection 1.1(4) states:(4) In its report [...], the Public Appointments Commission shall identify any material non-compliance with its code of practice by any department, [...]
However, the amendment does not provide for any sanctions. It does not provide for any sanctions should somebody fail to respect their obligations.
Mr. Chairman, I believe I am entitled to ask this question, and I ask it with the greatest of respect. Thank you.