I haven't asked a question yet.
I would like to think that the lack of action is not due to incompetence. I think the lack of action is due to a precise Conservative agenda to increase the backlog, and the reason they are dragging their feet in appointing members such as you is that they want this backlog to continue.
The process that we're going through right now is to ensure that judges and members such as you are adequately screened. Based on this process today and your eight years of experience, I believe the two of you here at the table have been adequately screened and appropriately determined to have the confidence and the qualifications you have.
At the last sitting of the committee it was determined that four candidates failed to go through the screening process, which you previously discussed. In fact, one was a failed Conservative candidate who circumvented the process and was appointed by the Conservatives to the position, without going through the screening process you have.
I have a couple of questions, Mr. Chair. Thank you.
Could you please highlight to the committee what activities you have done with respect to community outreach and the community leaders you have spoken with to determine some of the needs and issues of the various ethnic communities that we have here in Canada?