Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
This committee frequently has newly appointed chief executives and board chairs appear before it. I believe that this is the first time, however, that we have had a commissioner here to present his CV.
If colleagues around the table are wondering whether political affiliation has anything to do with why this candidate or some other candidate was selected, it might be worthwhile to invite the minister to come to the committee and explain the criteria she uses for all appointments.
Mr. Patrone's CV seems to me to indicate that he has the necessary qualifications and experience to be a member of the CRTC. The only thing that I need to do today, Mr. Chairman, is to wish him the best luck in the world, since there is a paradigm shift on the way in broadcasting and television. The world is changing, and we need well-informed people who care deeply about this industry and the regulatory regime in order to make sure that the public gets value for its money. The airways belong to the public, and you are making decisions on our behalf.
So I wish you the best of luck in carrying out your duties, Mr. Patrone.