We are extremely concerned about the appointment process. We think refugees and Canadians deserve to have a completely merit-based process. It's not complicated to do. Everybody knows what has to be done. You've heard this from human rights organizations. You've heard it from lawyers. You've heard it from academics. You'll be hearing more about that point, because we frankly think it's unacceptable that anyone except the most qualified decision-makers are appointed to the Immigration and Refugee Board.
On May 11th, 2010. See this statement in context.