Thank you.
As we said before, clause 253 amends the Judges Act to stop the accrual of pensionable service for a judge who is the subject of a report regarding removal from office issued by the Canadian Judicial Council.
I think what we said before is that this is being proposed by the government because there have been concerns of confidence in the process raised publicly, namely, that judges who may be the subject of such reports continue to collect pensionable service. This will prevent that from occurring.
Also, if a judge is the subject of a report for removal from office but that is not accepted by the Minister of Justice by this House or the Senate, then the pension continues to accrue as if nothing had changed.
If I may, lastly, clause 254 ensures that this amendment is prospective only.
I'm here with my colleagues to answer any questions that you may have. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to this.