Arif Virani

• Wrongful convictions panel will help Indigenous, racialized people: Virani

  The review process will move away from ministers to an independent commission Ottawa says will make it easier, faster and more fair for the potentially wrongfully convicted.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2024
  
• Online harms bill to be split between child protections, hate speech: Virani

  Justice Minister Arif Virani says the Liberal government will split up its contentious online harms bill, putting a priority on passing measures to fight child sex predators.

  Politics

  Dec 4, 2024
  
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• RCMP has ‘strong tools’ to address threats against politicians: minister

  Canada's justice minister said he's not keen to endorse the RCMP boss's suggestion that Ottawa make it easier to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials. 

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
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• Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: minister

  Justice Minister Arif Virani says if repeat offenders are being released on bail following the passage of reform bills, certain court principles may not be being employed.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2024
• The West Block – Episode 38, Season 13

  Murders, gun crimes, and sexual assaults are all on the rise, so it’s no wonder Canadians say they feel less safe. Does the Liberal government have a plan?

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2024
• As Poilievre floats notwithstanding clause for bail reform, Virani critical

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested using the notwithstanding clause for bail reform if elected. The Liberal justice minister says it should be a last resort.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2024
• Online Harms Act not about ‘insults launched from a smartphone’: minister

  Justice Minister Arif Virani defended against criticism that the Liberals’ sweeping new online harms bill could have a chilling effect on free speech.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2024
• The West Block Transcript – Episode 25, Season 13

  Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney: his wins, his losses, and his impact on our country. He was known as Canada’s great deal maker at a tumultuous time in history.

  Politics

  Mar 3, 2024
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• Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislation

  While specific platforms covered by the Online Harms Act aren't known yet, web giant Meta says it is open to working with Ottawa while Pornhub is reviewing the legislation.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2024
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• Poilievre wants X-rays to curb auto theft. Liberals say issue’s more complex

  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre plans to buy more X-ray scanners at ports to curb auto thefts, while the Liberals say putting the brakes on these crimes is more complicated.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2024