They don't have a mandate at this point to oversee appointments of Governor in Council appointees. So no, this appointment was not vetted at the time.
On March 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.
On March 8th, 2011. See this statement in context.
March 8th, 2011 / 12:40 p.m.
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Senior Personnel and Public Service Renewal, Privy Council Office
They don't have a mandate at this point to oversee appointments of Governor in Council appointees. So no, this appointment was not vetted at the time.
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