That is more or less what I was trying to say in my answer to Mr. Petit. Knowing that it is a criterion for selection and appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada, it would necessarily be an incentive for lawyers to learn the other official language. I would add that I have the greatest respect for the lawyers who are appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. I know that they have intellectual curiosity. Therefore, every person appointed will attempt to take the necessary steps to learn the other official language.
The federal government has had language training programs for judges for several years now. I work in administration and I know that several New Brunswick judges who wanted to learn the other language went and took language training courses. The courses offered to judges are excellent.