Mr. Chairman, if it would be of value, it will only take one minute to give a complete answer to Mr. Bélanger, as I have it, relative to the process.
The position was advertised in the Canada Gazette and in various national newspapers, with a closing date of December 9, 2005. Forty-five applications were received. Thirteen applications were interviewed by a search firm. Six candidates were interviewed by a selection committee. Three qualified candidates were chosen from that, and the selection committee unanimously decided on Mr. Sirman as the most qualified for the job.