Mr. Speaker, the judges' competence is not in question here; the partisan appointment process is.
The Bloc Québécois is savouring its victory over the Liberalist, but that is just the first step. So long as the party in power is able to interfere in the process and put their buddies in senior positions, the credibility of the judicial system is compromised.
The Liberals appoint Liberals, the Conservatives appoint Conservatives, and justice takes a back seat. This needs to stop.
Will the minister accept my offer to create a committee to recommend an impartial judicial appointment process?