As I understand it, the new questions that will be put to candidates for judges' positions in superior courts will ask whether they are capable of carrying on a discussion or a debate in English or French. Actually, I have the questions here. Candidates are asked whether, “without further training” they are “able to read and understand court documents”, “able to discuss legal matters with [their] colleagues”, “able to converse with counsel in court” and “able to understand oral submissions in court”.
On May 4th, 2017. See this statement in context.