Mr. Chair, to the member's question, I would say, for myself, that when I look at the candidacy on paper, it is very solid. This is an Order of Canada recipient who ran a number of businesses. Ms. Bradford also made the point that she was appointed in other capacities as serving in government, so it would seem, certainly on paper, that she would have been a very strong candidate, absolutely.
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