Thank you, Minister.
The commissioner's words clearly state that you have no decision-making authority over human resources matters at Alto. That isn't the only issue, though. The problem is that you are part of a government that makes decisions, and that the Alto project potentially represents billions of dollars and involves expropriation superpowers. That proximity could influence public policy or, at least, give rise to the appearance of a conflict of interest. That's what we are talking about right now.
Do you not see why people might have questions about the fact that your wife is a senior vice-president at Alto and you are making major decisions that could benefit Alto, particularly when it comes to expropriating property? Billions of dollars in cheques could potentially be signed. Do you not get that? I understand the commissioner told you that you have no authority over human resources at Alto. Nevertheless, can't you, personally, see how the average person might perceive this as a conflict of interest?