Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I just want to put on the record here a couple of things, because we're getting the impression from some members of the committee that once you're appointed to the CNSC, you're in a little crystal box, and you can't be touched. I want to mention two things in the act.
Number one, under subsection 19(1) there are directives:
The Governor in Council may, by order, issue to the Commission directives of general application on broad policy matters with respect to the objects of the Commission.
Also, section 12(4) says:
...the President shall make such reports to the Minister as the Minister may require concerning the general administration and management....
I wonder, Mr. Minister, if you could very briefly comment. It appears from this legislation that CNSC does have continuing, ongoing interaction with you. Could you comment on what that interaction has been in the past under previous ministers, and under you in normal circumstances?