Mr. Speaker, first the Conservatives posted partisan attacks on the CIDA website, and now they are neglecting the International Development Research Centre. It seems that 70% of the seats on the board of governors are now vacant and the board cannot even make quorum and do its work.
The IDRC is recognized internationally for its research on developing countries.
Will the minister agree to make non-partisan appointments that are necessary for the IDRC to carry out its mandate?