Madam Speaker, the Canadian Bar Association sent a letter to all parliamentarians.
It stated that the Canadian Bar Association had not accused the government of interfering in the process by appointing its friends, nor had it suggested that the process has resulted in the appointment of unworthy candidates.
It reiterated that merit must determine the best candidates, who also reflect the diversity of Canada's populations.
In 2016, our government made essential reforms and put in place an open and transparent appointment process.