I don't have a problem using the language in Madame Lavallée's motion, but my amendment is about the process for choosing, and that's what I thought we needed to hear about.
It is moved that Tom Pentefountas, the new vice-chairman of broadcasting of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, appear before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to discuss his vision and his thoughts on the following subjects: global, societal, and economic trends in broadcasting; government policies and their relation to the CRTC; the legislative framework and regulations governing the broadcasting and telecommunications industries in Canada and abroad; and the major issues involved in media convergence.
Further, that the committee call witnesses from the Department of Heritage, Privy Council, and the Prime Minister's Office to explain the criteria used in the vetting of applications, the process for approving the list of candidates, and the timelines for interviews that led to the appointment.
Further, that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage request copies of applications submitted to the CRTC for the position of vice-chairman and the short lists that were prepared for that position.