If I may, Madam Chair, that is my understanding of the commission's role.
As I indicated in my opening statement, both the order in council that originally created it and Bill C-2 effectively give the commission an oversight role. The aim is to ensure there are processes in place that lead to the consideration of people who are qualified to do the job. It means there would have to be processes such that it is known that whoever comes forward can do the job.
The ultimate decision is made by the Governor in Council on the advice of the respective minister. It seems to me the decisions the ministers take, to which I have not been privy, will take into account the number of factors you've raised.