Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to all for being here, for your time and your presentations.
My question goes to Ms. Corriveau. First of all, I would like to say, being a woman, I'm extremely proud that you have been reappointed to your position on the Immigration and Refugee Board. Could you tell us something about your experience as being a woman, hearing applications for asylum? Do you feel your gender provides any advantages or disadvantages to the performance of your job?
I see from your résumé that you were initially appointed to the IRB in September 1988. You have about eight years of experience. You must have a good idea of what competencies this job requires. What ability should a decision-maker bring to the refugee protection division? And what professional training have you received since your initial appointment?