Thank you, Chair.
This conflicts with NDP-13, but the objective of course was to have other options out there in the event that it failed.
Based on some of the testimony we heard, in order to have a larger pool of candidates this would allow current judges to be appointed to the role of the intelligence commissioner as well. Again, I think there is no harm in having a larger pool, given the importance of this role. Again, not to be critical or cast any aspersions or doubt on the ability of retired judges, but as I said, it is something that was brought up and I think it does not force the selection of someone who is active but simply brings them into the pool.