PROPOSAL TO REFORM THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA APPOINTMENTS PROCESS

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
  • Background
  • Building on the Strengths of the Current Process
  • General Principles
  • Practical and administrative considerations
  • Achieving a Balance
• Overview of Proposal
• Detailed Proposal
  • First stage: Minister of Justice Consults and Develops an Initial list of Candidates
  • Second stage: Composition and Functions of the Advisory Committee
  • Third stage: Advice to the Prime Minister and Appointment by Governor-in-Council
  • Fourth stage: Appearance of Minister of Justice before the Justice Committee
• Conclusion

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