Agriculture committee  My salary is in the range offered to people in the GCQ-8 level—$204,400 to $240,000. I can't remember the exact number, but it is in that range.

Agriculture committee  I'm not sure if that's an infringement. Usually I'm not asked exactly what I make. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to say. If it's the will of the committee, and if it's proper that I disclose it, I will. I recognize that this may have an impact beyond the committee. It certainly is within that range, and it's neither the maximum nor the minimum.

Agriculture committee  Yes.

Agriculture committee  Thank you, Mr. Easter. I'm glad I finally get to say something here. I was getting worried that I wasn't going to be able to—

Agriculture committee  There are couple things that I don't mind putting on the record, and I hope I'm not breaking any rules of the committee. First, years ago Minister Ritz and I were colleagues. But this had no bearing—from either my perspective or his—on my decision to let my name stand for the chief commissioner's position.

Agriculture committee  Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Chairman. It brings back some memories, and I would say good memories, being back in committee. Not too many times have I sat as a witness, although I have sat as a witness before committee in the past. I have sat in the chairs of the honourable members and I found it a very rewarding experience.