As you know, a new system has been established for the pre-selection of appointees to the IRB. The appointment of Mr. Pierre was made under this system. It means that he was chosen through the IRB pre-selection process, which is based on merit and which includes an interview and a review. Next, the Privy Council Office makes a selection based on security aspects. The individual in question was recommended to me by the IRB. We try to appoint Canadians from various backgrounds and that is the case here.
