I do not want to comment on that particular situation because I do not have enough information. However, I must say that during previous audits, we emphasized the fact that there are quite frequently delays in appointments to crown corporations. In some cases, it concerns appointments to boards; in others, it concerns hiring a CEO. There can be vacant positions on boards for long periods of time. It also happens that the leaders of several organizations are appointed on an interim basis or are waiting to obtain the position. This governance problem is not a recent one. It has been going on for several years, and we would like a lot more attention to be paid to appointments. In fact, we are currently doing an audit that deals with appointments.
On January 29th, 2008. See this statement in context.