This is not to question the suitability of these appointments. It's simply in the interests of transparency and of giving the governing party, the Conservatives, an opportunity to showcase these appointments, as well as giving opposition members an opportunity to evaluate. I think that is something that has been consistent with the Reform Party policy for a long time.
I know, for instance, that some initial evaluation has been done. For instance, all of this group of appointees to the board of the Canadian Mint have met at least one criterion—they've all contributed money to the Conservative Party of Canada. Perhaps they've contributed to other parties as well, and we'd perhaps take a look at that, although we wouldn't consider that pertinent to their qualification as candidates. I think contributions to the governing party ought not be the only criterion considered when we're making these kinds of appointments.