March 16, 2004
Ottawa, Ontario

Mr. Peter Adams, M.P.
Chair, House of Commons Standing Committee
on Procedure and House Affairs
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6

Dear Mr. Chair:

I would first like to congratulate you on your recent election as Chair of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

As you know, the government tabled its Action Plan for Democratic Reform in the House of Commons on February 4, 2004. In the Action Plan, the government confirmed its support for prior parliamentary review of key positions, and committed to consult standing committees to identify which appointments should be subject to prior parliamentary review. A copy of the Action Plan is attached for your information.

Also attached is a list of key positions falling under your Committee's mandate. I would welcome, as soon as possible, the recommendations of your Committee on which of these positions should be subject to prior parliamentary review. I would also invite you to table these recommendations in the House of Commons at the same time.

Yours sincerely,

The Honourable Jacques Saada

• Parliament to Review Appointments