I don't like to talk behind the backs of members of Parliament who aren't here. However, with all due respect, I don't believe that this process will help us discover the truth. The opposition members know quite well that their reason for filibustering in the House of Commons with their matter of privilege is that Parliament must hand over documents to the RCMP. We heard this loud and clear from a number of members in the House and also from the RCMP commissioner, which poses a problem for me.
Witnesses, I want you to confirm one thing today. I won't identify the individual who said this. We heard that a person could suddenly be appointed to a board of directors without having applied for the position.
Before the government appoints a person to a board of directors, I imagine that the person must have applied for the position. Is that right?