Thank you, Mr. Chair.
To begin with, I consulted the chair of this committee and the chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources with respect to the process surrounding the search for and recruitment of a new commissioner. We engaged the services of a firm to look for candidates. There was the whole process involving the selection committee, among other things. I indicated to the two chairs of the parliamentary committees that it was my intention to consult with them before making a formal offer in case they had any concerns about the person selected for the position. So, that is what I did before appointing Mr. Vaughan.