I met David back in the mid 1990's when he was the Chairman of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. Fraser Mustard, the President had kindly given me a berth there after I left CIBC.

Many of Canada's GG's have been Symbolic or Politicians. There is a case for both types of appointments. David is neither a "Symbol" or a retired politician but a remarkably balanced and shrewd person with deep roots in science and the law. Also with remarkable administrative skills.

Our constitution is going through a rocky time right now. I feel good that he has this role. Few have been as well prepared by their life experience as David to help our nation at this time.

(Of course if we had gone to Symbol - My Choice was Bill Shatner)