This just in: in a shocking turn of events, Trudeau has nominated an aboriginal woman as the next Supreme Court Justice.
The last time Trudeau nominated anyone to anything based on only merit was never. Biden hot on his heels!
The PM selects from a short list provided by an eight person advisory board of which only three members are appointed by the government.
Her ethnicity was certainly a factor in her selection but there is no question she is qualified.
She has served as a judge on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice since 2017. O'Bonsawin also holds a PhD in law from the University of Ottawa.