Thank you, Madam Chair.
Essentially, the first thing the commissioner has to do is be guided by the parameters set out in the legislation. There are very specific steps that determine the jurisdiction and the scope. I did mention in my opening statements that one needs to look, as well, at the parameters of the responsibilities and duties of other oversight bodies, as well as internal processes.
I've definitely been involved in some of those issues as a decision-maker working in a quasi-judicial tribunal, and very similar issues were raised at the time with respect to timelines and scope.
In the end, I would like to mention that as an officer of the court I was sworn in about 25 years ago. A similar oath that was taken 25 years ago says, regarding barrister of law and solicitor: “shall not refuse causes of complaint reasonably founded, nor shall you promote suits upon frivolous pretences”. This is part of my oath as an officer of the court. This would be very much an important task as a commissioner.