Arif Virani
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As Poilievre floats notwithstanding clause for bail reform, Virani criticalConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested using the notwithstanding clause for bail reform if elected. The Liberal justice minister says it should be a last resort.CanadaApr 30
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Online Harms Act not about ‘insults launched from a smartphone’: ministerJustice Minister Arif Virani defended against criticism that the Liberals’ sweeping new online harms bill could have a chilling effect on free speech.CanadaMar 3
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The West Block Transcript – Episode 25, Season 13Remembering 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.PoliticsMar 3
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Meta open to Online Harms Act talks, Pornhub reviewing legislationWhile 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.CanadaFeb 27
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Poilievre wants X-rays to curb auto theft. Liberals say issue’s more complexConservative 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.CanadaFeb 6
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Medically assisted death for mental illness delayed until 2027: ministerHealth Minister Mark Holland says that Canada will not expand medical assistance in dying for people suffering solely from a mental illness until 2027.CanadaFeb 1
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MAID expansion coming? 5 questions Canada’s justice minister needs to considerJustice Minister Arif Virani says Canada is still weighing the options on whether or not to expand medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from mental illness.PoliticsDec 27, 2023
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New trial ordered for New Brunswick men convicted of murder in 1984Arif Virani said he has determined there's a reasonable basis to conclude a miscarriage of justice occurred in the convictions of Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie.CrimeDec 22, 2023
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New appointment to the King’s Bench in Manitoba announced by justice ministerFormer mayor of Winnipeg Brian Bowman will take on a new role as judge with the Court of King's Bench in Manitoba. His appointment was announced by justice minister Arif ViraniCanadaDec 18, 2023
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Is Ottawa looking at new agency to fight online harm? Minister tight-lippedJustice Minister Arif Virani said Friday the government is looking at consultations that have been done to date and how other countries have confronted the issue.CanadaDec 1, 2023
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