One of the interesting things about being from Edmonton—and there was some interesting research done on this—is that as far north as we are, sharing a latitude with Moscow, we Edmontonians don't consider ourselves to be northern. You actually have to go to the real north to experience the north.
How much did Justice Martin's experience with the justice system in the north and with indigenous communities in the north add to that patina of Canadian humanity on her application and her membership on the short list?