I don't believe I can really give you a full answer. I was not the clerk at that time. I was appointed in January 2016, so I was not involved in the process of selecting or appointing General Vance. The previous government, Prime Minister Harper's government, was in power, and my predecessor Ms. Charette was the clerk. I myself was never aware of any allegations or processes that had taken place previously.
On April 6th, 2021. See this statement in context.