No, I think once you become a deputy, you take on the role. When I look at HRSDC.... In the Department of Fisheries, I had ADMs who had been there for 20 years in some cases. You rely on your assistant deputy ministers. In some departments there are associates who are basically equivalent to a deputy minister. I presume it would be the same, Mr. Chair, as the CEO going into a company. It takes them time, but they can't say they're not going to be responsible for six months. You take on the role.
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