Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  First of all, I would like to say that I agree completely with Professor Côté. The only legislation I can think of reduced it from lifetime to age 75, but that was with the consent of the Senate also. I want to add one more thing to the discussion so far. The idea that you

Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  Let me try to be brief, because I know that my colleagues will probably want to add to what I say or repeat what I say. Firstly, if there's any reason basically to throw away this legislation it is the gridlock aspect. Think about what could happen if, as you say, Mr. Murphy, th

Bill C-20 (39th Parliament, 2nd Session) committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I am going to present my ideas in English, however I would be glad to entertain your comments and respond to your questions in French. Thank you. I suggest that Bill C-20, entitled the Senate Appointment Consultations Act, is giving a false impression t