Mr. Chair, in my view, you, the accountability is already stated in the statute in terms of delegations that take place and the arm's-length relationship between the minister and the ATIP coordinator. That's been a long-standing practice. We also have the Information Commissioner who has oversight and looks over this issue of accountability.
The first thing that we check in an investigation is the delegations. I'm sure that the ATIP coordinators will confirm that we ensure that the right delegations are in place and correctly done.
I still don't see what is gained by a Governor in Council appointment, which I think would create a disconnect in the knowledge factor, as well in providing service to Canadians, in terms of what the department holds. GIC appointments may well be made from within these ranks, I suppose, and for a period or a term, but I don't think it increases accountability. It may create a perception of more independence, but I don't think it's factual.