First, I would say that the government thinks it is important to ensure that the people appointed to the board are qualified and well trained. That is why we have adopted a new appointment system. Under that system, the board, with a panel of nine members, makes a pre-selection and conducts a very vigorous review of the candidates. Since last year, the people appointed to the board have been highly qualified and knowledgeable in the law. However, the Federal Court of Appeal can review the decisions, as you pointed out. In practice, the IRB does it.
On February 10th, 2009. See this statement in context.