As I previously said, I wasn't present during the discussions. My only role is to chair the selection committee to identify members who have met the criteria in an open and transparent process.
It's a decision that's made in committee. A chair directs the discussion in each committee. The University of Ottawa has lawyers. As you can see in the annual report, they sort through the applications submitted to the University of Ottawa and assist the experts in determining whether the applications meet the criterion that test cases of national significance be presented. From what I understand, they develop summaries and submit everything to the panel members.