The short answer is, yes. Certainly, it would be in advance of the next appointments process that we would go through. We have an incredible opportunity, all of us, including myself, to do that necessary outreach, to explain the process and encourage people to apply through that process. I think it's important, not only for the Supreme Court of Canada, but also for appointments to superior courts across the country. With the Prime Minister introducing this process in terms of the Supreme Court of Canada, we've had the opportunity to amend and introduce a new process for superior court appointments that will speak to and encourage a diversification of individuals appointed as judges to the superior court. This is an opportunity for all of us. I am open to all the recommendations, not just those from this committee, and I certainly look forward to reading the independent advisory board's report with respect to the process in this regard.
On October 24th, 2016. See this statement in context.