It hasn't been passed yet. We'd better not get ahead of ourselves, sir.
I made the point that being bilingual is an important factor, but the overriding consideration in appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada is merit based on legal excellence and personal suitability. So I don't think it's quite correct to say this is the law of Canada. As justice minister I know how difficult it is to get anything through, so I never get ahead of myself in saying something is the law.
I've made the point that legal excellence and suitability are the criteria, but being bilingual and having a facility in des langues officielles is very important. That of course has to be a consideration any time we're appointing people to the bench in this country.