The discussions around this suggested very strongly that we would like our mandate to be confirmed. We are in a state of limbo right now.
You made reference to the fact there's been turnover of staff. In many cases, that's directly in response to the uncertainty surrounding the agency now. Nobody is going to base their career on a position in an agency that is not certain of having a future. I would say the same thing.
What I can say to the honourable member is that if the minister were to ask for my advice on membership of the board, I would be more than pleased to make my suggestions known, and--