I believe that my appointment is based upon merit. I don't believe that my appointment is in any way a partisan appointment.
I laid out to you, at the beginning of my remarks, that I began my career in the federal public service, where I have served continuously since 1986. I was hired to come to the museum corporation in 2001, and during that time I've served in at least three executive positions. I competed in an open, internationally gazetted competition in 2011 and I was the successful candidate.
I believe there are many instances in the Westminster system of competent senior public servants being eligible for or being reappointed to positions they have served in honourably and well.