Yes. The responsible minister for the organization makes recommendations for appointments to agencies, boards, commissions, and crown corporations. For deputy ministers and diplomats there is a different process. I'll focus on the agencies, boards, commissions, and crown corporations.
For the heads of agencies, prior to having the ministerial recommendation we run a selection process. We advertise the position at a minimum in the Canada Gazette and on the Governor in Council appointments website. Often it's advertised in trade publications or newspapers. When we know it will be difficult to sort of beat out good candidates from the bushes, we hire a headhunter. We announce it and run it like any selection process.