I am a Governor in Council appointment. There was a selection process. The post was advertised. I was interviewed.
Actually, in my first appointment, I also appeared before a parliamentary committee after it was recommended that I be appointed.
On November 20th, 2012. See this statement in context.
November 20th, 2012 / 10:20 a.m.
Chair, Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee
I am a Governor in Council appointment. There was a selection process. The post was advertised. I was interviewed.
Actually, in my first appointment, I also appeared before a parliamentary committee after it was recommended that I be appointed.
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