Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'm going to begin by stating a bit of my disappointment with having Mr. Dufresne here today before us for this appointment, only insomuch as I didn't have a chance, in my very short time, to really pick his brain as the law clerk. He was obviously very capable and well respected around the table and now will be changing roles into this position.
I first want to thank you for your incredible public service under that role. I had the very brief privilege to see you before the Emergencies Act review committee, in which you provided us sage advice with a duty of candour that I expect you will carry on in your role as commissioner.
My friend Mr. Fergus referenced your time at the Human Rights Commission. I'm wondering if you can talk about this, because I heard you call it a “fundamental right”. Can you begin by expanding on why you believe privacy is a fundamental right for Canadians and how, as the commissioner, you would bring a rights-based approach to your work within the privacy commission?