Information & Ethics committee  Absolutely, but that's my old hat.

Information & Ethics committee  In addition to being a legal counsel, I am a mother. I can tell you that is probably where I've learned most in life—being a mother.

Information & Ethics committee  Getting lobbied very frequently, yes, absolutely. That was a good one. I have also had the experience of going to an international school. I left New Brunswick when I was 17 and went to Pearson College in B.C. I lived with students from across the world, with roommates who had

Information & Ethics committee  I'll make sure I'm ready when I know that the process is starting. That will likely be one of the things I'll be looking into right away. I've started reading up on the commissioner's recommendations as well.

Information & Ethics committee  I think that would likely be fair. The spring would be fair.

Information & Ethics committee  Yes.

Information & Ethics committee  Absolutely not. Not that I know of, anyway.

Information & Ethics committee  You're welcome.

Information & Ethics committee  I didn't get the last. Should there be...?

Information & Ethics committee  I actually thought about this seriously. I understand the importance of this role, and I would not have applied if I didn't think I could do it. When I applied on July 14, I only applied for the position of Information Commissioner. I have my dates in front of me here, because I

Information & Ethics committee  No, there was a committee of four, and she was the chair of the selection committee. She asked me at the end whether or not I would consider putting my name forward for the Commissioner of Lobbying. This is August 16, and I was told that this was asked of all candidates that were

Information & Ethics committee  Yes, for Information Commissioner, because I had not done an interview for the Lobbying Commissioner yet.

Information & Ethics committee  On August 17, on the same call, I was asked to attend an interview on August 28 for the Lobbying Commissioner position, which I attended. I went through two interviews within 12 days.

Information & Ethics committee  I can explain to you why as well, if you're interested, I only applied for one.

Information & Ethics committee  On September 5, I did the psychometric test by Dr. Gilmour, and then I received a call on November 14 from the chief of staff from the President of Treasury Board. It was a 25-second call to see if I was still interested in the Lobbying Commissioner position, because my name woul