I'm reminded of an interesting exchange I had with a former minister of the Crown in Mr. Chrétien's government, in which I indicated that my role was not to protect the minister but to protect the Canadian public. I think my job as a bureaucrat is to provide frank advice to the ministers and the government that I serve, and I try to do that to the best of my ability.
Am I up to the task of being commissioner? Well, I guess I would respond in two ways. First of all, I would echo Mr. Christopherson's comment, that time will tell. It is certainly a very, very daunting and challenging task. All I can say is that I will do my best.