The model is composed of three pillars. One is the board of management; there are 15 members. I'm the only civil servant on that board, as the CEO of the organization. All other members, by law, have to come from the private sector. Twelve members are nominated by provinces and territories, and they cannot be employees of the provinces; three members are nominated by the federal government, including the chair. I think the chair, Connie Roveto, appeared in front of this committee last year.
That's the board that is accountable--and legally accountable--for all the management of the agency. The minister is not. The minister is responsible in front of Parliament and answers questions, but in fact I never discuss management issues with the minister. I'm always accountable to the board. I will provide the minister with all the information--