Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I want to thank all the members for joining us today, as well as the officials who are here to help us navigate this process.
I can't say I'm supportive of this amendment, and it's for the simple reason that the approach of the council to date has been very clear in terms of selection for council participation. We've heard overwhelmingly from witnesses and from experts in the field in terms of an evidence-based approach and in terms of the stewardship of public funds to a not-for-profit and public-sector approach, which is what we're looking for.
I'd also comment to colleagues that it's a bit redundant, because, in clause 11 as it's drafted, the appointments request a representation of diversity. Diversity is a principle and an approach to the council. However, again, we want to ensure that the council is representative of the national system that is aimed to be built and to which the approach is well-rooted and clear.