Ms. Fraser, in your presentation, you say:
The Privy Council Office believes that our audit report on GIC appointments goes beyond the Auditor General's mandate. I am confident that our position is sound [...].
I too think your position is sound. When processes are put in place, they must be respected. There must be verifications to ensure that the process really is in place.
In point 2.34 of your report, you say that you sent out a questionnaire and received replies from various crown corporations:
[...] 26 of 41 Crown corporations suggested director candidates' names to the minister's office; 38 suggested overall competencies; and 32 communicated current gaps in competencies. Only 11 Crown corporations considered that their input was taken into account during the appointment process.
Doesn't the fact that the minister decides on all of the nominations skew the process? I find that aspect worrisome as well.