My sense, Monsieur Dubé, is that it's not so much a matter of actual conflict, but rather public confidence.
I'll speak for Mr. Evans here, but I can also speak for all of the former RCMP members who are on our commission staff. They're all, I find, quite determined to proceed with the mandate of the commission, and they bring with them not just that determination, but their specialized and expert knowledge, which is frankly invaluable.
It would be my sense—and obviously this is beyond my authority or the commission's authority—that since the purpose of this bill is remedial and is designed to boost public confidence, I find it difficult to imagine that the Prime Minister or any number of parliamentarians would appoint as a chair someone whose appointment would detract from public confidence and trust.