Dr. Bennett, I want to remind members that in looking at the order in council appointments, committees can ask someone to come and present themselves after they've been appointed. I'll read right from the order in council documentation, just to make sure that you all know how your questions should be directed. It says:
Among the areas usually considered to be outside the scope of the committee’s study are the political affiliation of the appointee or nominee, his or her contributions to political parties, and the nature of the nomination process itself. Any question may be permitted if it can be shown that it relates directly to the appointee’s or nominee’s ability to perform the duties of the office.
You know the resumé. Just be careful.
Carry on, Dr. Bennett. We stopped the clock.