That is certainly a challenge for a senior official in the public service. It is necessary to understand one's own area of expertise, but also other people's. It is important to listen to them and to understand and incorporate their arguments in relation to the economy and the environment, for example. I am a member of a good team made up of people with diverse expertise.
I am not an expert, or a lawyer, or an accountant in the tax policy field. So it is necessary for me to work with people who have competence in the issue, who will provide certain details and point out other perspectives.
I am not a scientist with a lot of technical knowledge about the environment, but I think I am capable of recognizing the experience of the other members of the team, be they economists, lawyers, physicians or others, and incorporating their advice into mine. That is necessary for a senior public servant. It is impossible to be an expert in all fields.
I have to acknowledge that this will certainly be a challenge. But I am certain that I am capable of assisting the other team members. I am not the only one who will be advising the Minister. Rather, there will be advice coming from a team with a range of experience.