I think there is a risk that the era of minority governments in Ottawa will last for a while. I foresee most future governments as being minorities.
Tell me if my reasoning is right or not. I won’t be offended if you tell me it isn't right. The House could always remove the incumbent from the position, but I would recommend an appointment for a term of six years, to allow the incumbent to remain for at least two governments. If the term of the mandate is five years and the governments are only in power for two years... However, if they are in power for five years, that may change things.
So, if possible, I would like the term of the mandate to be six or seven years. I wouldn’t want it to be for 10 years: that's too long. But I would recommend an appointment for a term of six or seven years rather than five years.
I would like to hear your comments.