Sure.
Thank you for the question.
Personally, I find that the position of director of access to information and privacy has the delegated authority and is recognized as the position that occupies the discretionary authority to make the day-to-day decisions. We make great efforts to ensuring that it's an arm's-length approach, so that all decisions that are made are based on the provisions of the legislation and that we don't allow ourselves to be influenced contrary to the spirit and intent of the legislation. With the full delegation of authority that I have from the president of Shared Services Canada, I am able to do the day-to-day work of administering both the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and all related Treasury Board policies. I find that I have the independence to do the job that I'm asked to do. I'm able to challenge when necessary.
I don't think that having additional independence would really make a difference at this time.
Thank you.