I certainly don't want to prejudge what the Senate is going to be concerned about when they consider this bill. That was an issue the last time around; I was not present at the time and I can't comment on its details. I think one thing you said would not be helpful if it were repeated too easily, and it is that it is not envisioned that the appointment be one of the executive. The appointment is one of the House of Commons, in one case, or it could be the Senate in the other. There is a variety of different ways in which the system could be jointly managed. I think there's a lot to be said for having the operation focus on a single office rather than on multiple offices, but that would be up to the senators and the House, eventually, to decide.
On May 16th, 2006. See this statement in context.