Government Operations committee  There was the Radwanski affair, and, before that, there was Ted Weatherill. Those cases involved lavish personal expenses. They were so egregious that the result was removal from office. There was also the influence-peddling case reported on television, on CTV. A member of the Im

Government Operations committee  A number of factors come into play. It must be decided, for example, if a serious offence is involved or not. This depends on the circumstances. Or it can be a person appointed for an indeterminate period, that is to say, whose appointment has no fixed end date, and who is told t

Government Operations committee  In terms of the enabling legislation that creates all these GIC positions, there are almost 3,000 GIC positions out there that are established in legislation. Regarding areas for improvement, you know better than I do what the legislative process is like and how bills get amend

Government Operations committee  Deputy ministers are always appointed during pleasure. Heads of organizations whose functions do not require a certain degree of independence are also appointed during pleasure. People are appointed during good behaviour for positions where a level of independence is required. Wh

Government Operations committee  Essentially, this means making sure that the person is informed that the government is considering removing him or her from office and providing him or her with the opportunity to respond. This is usually done by letter. The person is informed and asked for a reaction and an opin

Government Operations committee  No, it is quite an exceptional situation.

Government Operations committee  When a person has been too extravagant and that has led to...

Government Operations committee  To begin, first of all, I think when there's a transition in government, especially after one government has been in place for a very long time, there's always a tension about a new government wanting to bring in a new sense of direction, a new agenda, and new priorities, and exp

Government Operations committee  Revoked or terminated? One moment, please. At the Canadian Wheat Board, it was Mr. Measner who left. There was a change of leadership. There were positions that were eliminated. There was the position of ambassador of the environment, Allan Amey. The Law Commission of Canada wa

Government Operations committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I'm with the senior personnel secretariat in the Privy Council Office. We provide advice and support to the Clerk of the Privy Council, the Prime Minister, and cabinet in all matters pertaining to Governor in Council appointments. I'm pleased to be here

Finance committee  The process is a very lengthy one that's set out in the bill. It involves a committee, which is established and which went through a long series of names, and there are consultations required with parliamentarians. The next step will be to submit....There is a name—it's been whit

Finance committee  Yes.

Finance committee  No, the word “subordinate” does not appear in the legislation.

Finance committee  No, it's the opposite. The Parliamentary Budget Officer would be at level 5, and the parliamentary librarian is at level 6.

Finance committee  Level 6 is the level of an assistant deputy minister, with a pay scale ranging between $134,000 and $157,700.