I'd like to avoid a problem. It is customary in Canada -- and my friends are going to throw stones at me for this -- to fill all senior positions through a prime ministerial appointment. Consequently, these are often political appointments. What matters is not the qualifications of the appointee, but rather his political influence.
I'd like to convince my colleagues here that the ombudsman should be appointed either on the recommendation of a committee or subject to the approval of the House or that the position should be filled following a competition process.
What are your views on this process?