I intend to move a motion that we devote a few meetings in September to the issue of bilingualism in justice.
What is it that would you like? You know that this committee has questioned Justice Rothstein, whose competence is not in question. However, how can a government appoint a unilingual English-speaking judge to the Supreme Court? You will recall that the government dealt this affront to francophones. I am not questioning the skill and ability of Justice Rothstein. However, it doesn't make sense, and the same thing has just been done with Mr. Sullivan, the ombudsman for victims of crime, who can only speak English. I think we have to send a very clear message, especially to the current government, which is less concerned about bilingualism.
What would you like to see, in terms of gentle legislation coercion, for there to be more bilingual judges?
Perhaps Ms. Aucoin might have some ideas on that.