Statement by the Official Opposition on the nomination of Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe to the Supreme Court of Canada

October 17, 2016

OTTAWA, ON – Conservative Party critics Rob Nicholson, Michael Cooper and Rob Moore released the following statement today regarding the nomination of Mr. Justice Malcolm Rowe to the Supreme Court of Canada:

“We are pleased to see that the Liberals have listened to what Conservatives and Canadians have been saying for months and have reversed their position and decided to appoint Malcolm Rowe from the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal as the new Supreme Court Justice.

“It is appropriate that Atlantic Canada has representation on the Supreme Court of Canada, as they have had for the past 141 years by constitutional convention. It is very important for this representation to continue.

“Today’s announcement is further evidence that Conservatives are working hard for Atlantic Canada and are standing up for Atlantic Canadians. As the Official Opposition, we will continue to hold this Liberal Government to account.”