I guess part of the problem we have is that it would severely limit the pool in certain areas of the country. But I've made the point that this is a considerable merit for anyone to have. Certainly in the Supreme Court of Canada this is one of the qualifications we should look at; it's not the only qualification. Legal excellence is our overriding concern. But I'm quite pleased with the way the Supreme Court of Canada has conducted its business in the past, and I think it will continue to do so in the future.
On December 2nd, 2009. See this statement in context.