Thank you, Madam Chair.
Minister and Mr. MacLauchlan, thank you for being here today.
I am excited about what I have read about Justice Moreau so far. I think that this is an excellent appointment, and I look forward to meeting her later today. I will be surprised if I change my mind following that meeting. I think that we all agree that this is an excellent appointment, so we can start by congratulating ourselves.
That being said, with all due respect, I have a few questions about the advisory board. I think that we can all agree that this independent board does an excellent job. The appointment or recommendation of Justice Moreau speaks for itself. However, I can't help noticing that the advisory board does not include any members from Quebec, aside from Ms. Kratt, who was born in Quebec but practises law in Alberta.
Minister or Mr. MacLauchlan, could one of you explain to me if there is a hidden agenda there or if this is just a matter of chance?