I might want to have a clearer idea of what kind of workload you would want to assign to that commissioner. Obviously, I think it would be hard for a commissioner to take on the analysis of all programs, given that program managers are required to do that themselves. If the intention is to assign the commissioner a role as auditor, and ask him or her to ensure that the analyses are done, I don't think that could be within the authority of the Commissioner of the Environment. That Commissioner has a statutory duty to audit all departments' sustainable development strategies and manage the petitions process. As well, he does about six or seven audits every year, on a variety of subjects. In any event, it depends on the size of the job you want to assign to the commissioner.
On April 10th, 2008. See this statement in context.