I'm certainly aware of the appointment. I heard about it in the House as well as you did. I understand this individual is a meritorious individual. He's qualified, if you look at the qualifications that are required to fulfil this particular position.
I know that several allegations have been made in that respect, but I've seen nothing that would indicate to me that he is any less qualified, for example, than other individuals who have been appointed to that particular position. Indeed, I would say he has higher qualifications than some individuals who've been appointed in the past.
Simply because someone is politically associated doesn't mean they should be barred from being considered for a position, provided they meet the qualifications. For example, in Manitoba—