Mr. Speaker, I hate to break from the theme of today, but I think we will have to do that.
Today there was a recent IRB appointee, Anna Terrana, who appeared before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to be asked about her competence and qualifications. When asked about her appointment she said that others had applied for the position who had equal, if not better, qualifications.
Will the minister admit that the factor that tipped the scales in Anna Terrana's favour was the fact that she is—