The Liberal government appears to be shifting its position on regional representation for the appointment of Supreme Court justices, after facing intense backlash from Atlantic Canada. The motion adds, "in particular, when replacing the retiring Justice Thomas Cromwell, who is Atlantic Canada's representative on the Supreme Court." The change sparked outrage in Atlantic Canada, with one Conservative MP accusing the Prime Minister's Office of treating the region like a "backwater." "Why would the prime minister even consider taking away Atlantic Canada's only seat on the Supreme Court? The list of qualified and functionally bilingual candidates, developed by the advisory board, includes candidates from Atlantic Canada," Casey added.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2016 01:30 UTC