I obviously disagree with what has been put forward. This process is not preordained. To say it in a different way, there are not any predeterminations. What we have sought to do is to describe in great detail how this process is going to unfold.
In terms of having members of Parliament involved in the process, I articulated my points in both my speaking points and in answers to other questions. Not only is there an opportunity today for members of Parliament to be involved, but there will also be other opportunities for them to do so in this process.
I will say in closing that there was no process last time. What we have sought to do is to clearly provide members with an understanding of the process and how the Supreme Court of Canada justices will be appointed through it. This is, in my view, a good-news story. It invites Canadians to have discussions, as Minister Cotler did in 2004, about this fundamental institution of our democracy and to have an understanding of the people who fill these seats.