Mr. Speaker, given some of the testimony out of the Gomery commission about abuse of the appointment process, I would say to the member that greater oversight is definitely in order. Members of Parliament in fact have a positive duty to ensure that our system is transparent, open and fair. I think anything that can be done should be done.
The Prime Minister, when he was running for the leadership, promised a more open appointments process. Then we found out once he got into office that he completely reversed himself. Appointments are made, they are reviewed after the fact without any real teeth, and the appointments go ahead. Even when the House voted not to accept an appointment, the appointment of Glen Murray to the environmental review board, the Prime Minister ignored the House of Commons in that appointment.
What a shame for our democracy to have that happen. I think the review process does need to be enhanced.