I don't know if I can comment, but I do think—and others have mentioned this—that when we talk about independence in this case, we mean independence from the government. Obviously, the position of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development is part of the Office of the Auditor General which, unquestionably, is independent of the government. Consequently, the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development is independent of the government. I believe that's what you were referring to.
On February 26th, 2007. See this statement in context.