Mr. Speaker, our position on this matter is very clear. We want an independent judiciary based on merit and quality.
In terms of the process of appointing those judges, we do think that lawyers are not the only people who have a say in the system. We believe that police officers often participate in the judicial system and police officers understand how the judicial system works and perhaps some of its failings. We think they have something constructive to offer and it is consistent with our view that we want to make our streets and communities safer for all Canadians. We think police officers on the judicial advisory committees will make a big difference in ensuring that result.