Mr. Stephen Lucas at the Government Operations and Estimates Committee

I'm just going to see if I have that information here.

There was an initial round, as you are aware, and the government will be launching the permanent phase shortly.

I would note that, in the transitional process or the process that was completed with the announcement of the seven senators, the advisory board reviewed a total of 284 candidates. Then, as the permanent process is launched to fill the further vacancies, a website will be opened and Canadians will be able to apply directly as opposed to just being nominated by someone.