I just want to say that the integrity of the selection process first and foremost has to include this broad consultation. We chose to consult directly, in this instance. I would not suggest for a minute that this process cannot be re-examined, but in this particular instance we have chosen to move in this direction, as I said outside, to expedite the process, to ensure that the court had a full complement and that Quebec was fully represented, and, as I think you've underscored today and previously the need for this, to have gender balance reflected within our judiciary, but more broadly within Canadian society.
On November 27th, 2014. See this statement in context.