Mr. Chairman, I obviously also respect the member's opinion. That is very clear.
I should also mentioned quickly that I am appointed for a five-year mandate in what is referred to as "during good behaviour“. What that means is that if the government or the minister wanted to remove me or fire me, it might be quite difficulty doing so because the expression “to hold office during good behaviour, " provides a very solid protection. I say that in response to the comment according to which we always fear biting the hand that feeds us.
Furthermore, one has to consider the kind of person appointed to the position of ombudsman. This person must have courage, convictions, and must be prepared to issue recommendations or take public positions that are sometimes unpopular or objectionable, because that is his or her responsibility under the circumstances.