Mr. Speaker, the dictionary definition of consultation is “the act or instance of consulting, to seek information or advice from someone”.
Sending a letter with the name of just one candidate is not consulting; it is imposing a choice. Giving the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics one hour with the candidate for the position of Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner does not show openness; it limits the discussion.
If the Liberals really wanted to consult the opposition, why did they wait until the very last minute to do so?