As the minister mentioned, the key asset of the Advisory Board is its independence. This aspect contributes to changing the perception of the Canadian public and of the candidates with respect to the process and, at the end of the day, improving the reputation of the Supreme Court of Canada because people see that the justices are appointed through an entirely independent selection process. In that sense, it is an improvement over the previous approach.
On November 2nd, 2023. See this statement in context.