David Lametti
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David Lametti, Liberal MP and former justice minister, is leaving politicsDavid Lametti made the announcement about his retirement from politics in a letter to his colleagues on Thursday with 'mixed emotions.'PoliticsJan 25
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New justice minister vows to move ‘expeditiously’ on judicial vacanciesArif Virani of Parkdale-High Park went on to serve as parliamentary secretary to both David Lametti and his predecessor, Jody Wilson-Raybould.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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As Trudeau set to shuffle cabinet, 7 ministers expected to exitGlobal News has confirmed Marco Mendicino, David Lametti, and Mona Fortier are expected to be among the cabinet ministers set to be removed from the front bench in cabinet shuffle.PoliticsJul 25, 2023
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New process for punishing judges accused of misconduct becomes federal lawThe bill amends the Judges Act to clarify when a judge can be removed and changes the way recommendations are made to remove a judge to the federal justice minister.PoliticsJun 23, 2023
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Ottawa’s action plan to implement UNDRIP released: ‘A historic moment’Its release coincided with the country marking National Indigenous Peoples Day, and followed feedback it received on a draft of the plan in April.CanadaJun 21, 2023
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The West Block — Episode 35, Season 12What’s the solution to making people feel safe in their communities again? Justice Minister David Lametti talks bail reform, while journalists debate the Alberta election.CanadaMay 21, 2023
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Bail reform will help, but not solve, ‘complex’ rising crime issue: ministerJustice Minister David Lametti pushed back against Pierre Poilievre, who says the reforms were necessary due to what he called the Liberals' "catch and release" policies.PoliticsMay 21, 2023
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Liberals’ bail reforms may see Charter challenges, limited results: expertsThe bill aims to make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to seek pretrial release by putting the onus on them to prove why they should be granted bail.PoliticsMay 17, 2023
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Bail-reform legislation doesn’t go far enough, Manitoba justice minister saysManitoba's justice minister says while there are some positives to new federal bail-reform legislation, it won't crack down on youth crime.CrimeMay 17, 2023
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New bail reforms focus on making it harder for repeat violent offendersThe proposed changes come amid pressure from the provinces and territories to reduce the number of repeat violent offenders who are granted bail.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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