Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
The review process of appointments prior to the recommendation to the minister is slightly different from that which was used when you were minister, Mr. Coderre. The government decided to give the IRB full responsibility for reviewing appointments. Consequently, nor myself nor the minister have any involvement in this process. The process is entirely conducted by the IRB.
A number of criteria must be met. There is a written exam and two interviews. The appointment is then sent to the minister. As was the case when you were minister, security checks are made once the appointments have been sent to the minister. The department is not involved as such.