Bill C‑9 is absolutely consistent with that paragraph of the charter.
Paragraph 11(d) requires that judges have a right to a hearing where they may be heard or be represented by counsel, if they so wish, and where they may adduce evidence and have it considered. Review panels are specifically designed for that purpose. A judge has a plenary right of appeal. Once again, the appeal is not restricted in any way. It isn't an appeal solely on points of law; it's a plenary appeal. The same is true in the Supreme Court.
As I mentioned a little earlier, according to the Federal Court of Appeal's Bourbonnais decision, judges have a right to have their fees paid by the government solely for the purposes of the process.
Bill C‑9 would ensure that is the case. That's provided in paragraph 146(1)(d), if I'm not mistaken. We are really ensuring that all rights under paragraph 11(d) of the charter respecting judicial independence are reflected in Bill C‑9.