Mr. Speaker, that is not a criterion whatsoever.
In 2006, we made major reforms to the process to close the loopholes in the process under the previous government. We strengthened the role of the independent judicial advisory committees. We implemented a more rigorous, more open and more accountable system that better reflects Canada's diversity. Our appointments are based on merit and on the needs of the courts and each candidate's area of expertise.
We are proud of the highly qualified jurists we have appointed. They are from different backgrounds and of different political stripes.