Government Operations committee  Mr. Chairman, I think I was explaining that when the twelve individuals who applied for the position were matched up against the selection criteria, none met all of the selection criteria. In a case like that, when we are looking for individuals for a particular position, we rely

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chairman, when Mr. Keyserlingk came in—I believe that was before my time in this role, because he did not meet with me—I understand that he had some views about the selection criteria. Not all of his views were incorporated into the final document. We left it so that a pers

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chairman, I think if you look at her curriculum vitae, you will see that every aspect of the selection criteria was met. She had significant experience as a senior executive in the public service. She'd been an associate deputy minister in two departments, Agriculture and A

Government Operations committee  The selection criteria were a joint effort. In fact, we consulted Mr. Keyserlingk about the selection criteria. He commented on them, and in the end it was the Privy Council Office that finalized the criteria.

Government Operations committee  We did not have a formal selection committee.

Government Operations committee  I should probably back up a little bit. As you may know, this position was advertised in the Canada Gazette and on the Governor in Council website. The selection criteria were there, and the notice of vacancy. Twelve individuals applied through the advertised process, and when t

Government Operations committee  I'm sorry. I thought you were asking about the time in 2007.

Government Operations committee  We haven't finalized the criteria this time. As I mentioned, what we will be doing is setting up a selection committee, chaired by the President of the Treasury Board. That committee will finalize the selection criteria.

Government Operations committee  Yes, certainly. Mr. Chairman, the policies that are followed in the recruitment and selection of Governor in Council appointees are policies of the Government of Canada, not policies of the Privy Council Office. They are policies agreed to by the government.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chairman, I'll try to answer that. I think the fact that we are going to approach the new recruitment process somewhat differently is an indication that we feel the process could be stronger. As I mentioned, I think there are really three new elements in the recruitment pro

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  Mr. Chairman, in answer to that question, I would say that I don't think we should close the door on any particular type of background. I think you will find that if you look at the current officers and agents of Parliament, there are many with strong public service backgrounds w

Government Operations committee  Yes.

Government Operations committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman and members of the committee. Mr. Chair and members of the committee. I have with me today Ms. Joyce Henry, who is the director of appointments in Privy Council Office, and Mr. Joe Wild, who is the assistant se

Government Operations committee  When we embarked on the renewal initiative, the underlying objective was not cost saving, but to make sure that the services and policies and programs were as high quality as possible and that the government and Canada were well served. So it's not something that we have tracked