I believe we discussed this same issue last year, and I said that an appointment is based on a whole set of criteria. The fact that Madam Moreau is a woman was not something that weighed in the balance one way or the other. However, that being said, that is no doubt part of what makes her who she is and it has likely shaped her experience and her life, as you will no doubt see this afternoon.
As for the board, our job is to come up with a list that reflects Canada's diversity.