In the group there were 18 candidates. Seven self-identified as visible minorities. Three identified as ethnic, cultural or other minorities. Five identified as indigenous. Zero identified as having disabilities. One identified as LGBTQ.
I should just say, on the importance of expanding the representation of the court, that as the first woman minister of justice and attorney general of Canada, in 1992 I appointed Rosalie Abella to the Court of Appeal of Ontario. I was very aware at that time of the importance of expanding the number of voices. We've continued on this committee to be very gratified at the diversity of candidates that we've been able to vet.