When I spoke about delays, Mr. Chairman, I was referring to the delay between the time when a person arrives in the country and submits his or her claim and the delay until the claim is ready to be heard. Of course, the number of members of the board vary. Some leave, and others arrive. Personally, I have no comment to make about appointments. That has nothing at all to do with me. Even if there were a full complement of members present, there would always be delays because files must be documented, people have to submit exhibits, we have to send out notices of hearings, and so on. Otherwise, I have no comment to add about the delays as regards the number of board members present or missing.
On February 6th, 2007. See this statement in context.