Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This addresses the issue of board vacancies. We have heard from many court users and people in the supply chain who are very frustrated with delays in appointing board members in a timely manner when there are vacancies.
This would give the minister six months to fill a vacancy on the board. After that time, the board would be able to make an appointment on its own. This is an attempt to encourage the minister to fill board positions in a timely fashion and to provide a remedy for when he or she fails to do so.
That is the purpose behind this amendment.