We know exactly how long it existed.
Before I forget, I'd like to mention something that may not be obvious in relation to the appointment problem.
There is a challenge we face. Unlike the practice in most crown corporations, when the term of a board of governors member is up, the member cannot stay on the board until a replacement is found. That is the case for IDRC and a few other crown corporations.
Under the Financial Administration Act, in most crown corporations, when the term of a board of governors member is up, the member can stay on until a replacement is found. That is an added challenge that IDRC and a few other crown corporations face when it comes to the timely replacement of board members.