Mr. Speaker, the minister is saying one thing, and a journalist is saying the exact opposite. One of the two is not telling the truth. I am not convinced it is the journalist, because he has nothing to gain from lying.
We know the Liberals consult their pundits to find out who is a good Liberal, but it goes further than that. Former Liberal member Nicolas Di Iorio tried to block the appointment of a judge because she comes from a family of separatists. The Liberals personally intervene not only to favour those who are friends, but also to undermine those who are not.
Is competence still a requirement for becoming a judge in Canada?