Mr. Speaker, as I just said, we implemented a transparent process for appointing judges that takes into account quality and diversity. I will be clear. I have never been pressured to appoint any particular person to the bench. The decision to recommend a candidate to cabinet is mine alone. I make the decision based on the quality of the candidate as assessed by the CJC, the needs of the court, and the diversity of the judiciary. There is no partisanship in my decision-making process.
In the House of Commons on October 20th, 2020. See this statement in context.