While I don't doubt the accuracy with which Mr. Rankin has cited the McDonald commission report, I do take issue with whether or not this proposed amendment is consistent with the object and the purposes of this bill.
To be specific, if this amendment were to be passed, the Prime Minister would no longer have full responsibility or accountability for recommending appointments to the committee. As this committee is an extension of the executive, which would report to the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister's Office, it would be contrary to the purpose of this bill.