The decision whether or not to appoint a candidate is always the prerogative of the minister and the governor in council. At the end of our audit, that list contained almost 100 names of people recommended, or deemed suitable, for a position. As we said, some people can be reappointed or recommended for extension. The report mentions that only 42% of the people recommended for reappointment have actually been reappointed.
On April 28th, 2009. See this statement in context.