Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for being here today.
By the way, I would like to congratulate you on your level of bilingualism. It seems to be perfect. This is going to be great.
Our government has also made other appointments. We appointed a former NDP premier of Manitoba as Canada's ambassador to the United States. We have even appointed a former liberal minister as a minister in our government. Our philosophy is that the best available Canadians should occupy the best available positions in the public service.
Do you feel it is important that the best available Canadians occupy the best available positions within the public service, regardless of their political affiliation? When the best Canadians are available, can we hire them, regardless of their political affiliation?