Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I appreciate everyone's comments. But the fact that the criteria are designated by the Governor in Council and the fact that they should be included in the bill are two different things. If the Governor in Council determines those criteria, they can be changed rather easily, whereas if they are set out in the legislation, Parliament has to agree to any changes.
Having the right person in the role of leader is key. As with other positions, having someone who knows French and English and has the ability to take into account linguistic differences among the institutions he or she will be working with is a crucial element, in my view. From what the Minister of State, Mr. Menzies, said during his presentation, he also considers this to be an important element. I understand what other witnesses have said. I find those comments helpful, in that the witnesses genuinely want to see the right person in this position.
And in my experience, the right person must also be someone who is able to work in both languages with the institutions directly, without needing an intermediary, and who is open to adapting potential policies and work methods to the differences between the two languages and the two cultures. In that regard, I think my colleague's amendment on bilingualism is crucial.