It's not easy biting the hand that feeds you. To my way of thinking, it would be better for the House of Commons and the Speaker of the House to hire the ombudsman. That way, he would be report to the House of Commons, not to any one minister or to the prime minister. In my view, the process should be more independent, and hence, more professional. I'm not saying that the ombudsman wouldn't do a good job, but occasionally, when a minister or the government does not agree with a recommendation, it goes through anyway. That's my point of view.
I'd like to hear your comments.