Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn’t going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket. He doesn’t move around without first informing someone, including when he attends …
Justice Minister Arif Virani says he wants to ensure principles meant to guide bail decisions are being upheld as police anecdotally report high rates of people on bail reoffending. “Bail …
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 38, Season 13Sunday, June 2, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Arif Virani, Justice MinisterDavid Frum, The Atlantic Location:Ottawa Studio Mercedes Stephenson: Murders, gun crimes, and sexual assaults are …
Justice Minister Arif Virani is coming out against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for suggesting he would use the notwithstanding clause for the first time at the federal level to get …
Justice Minister Arif Virani is defending against criticism that the Liberals’ sweeping new online harms bill could have a chilling effect on free speech. Virani says the legislation is not …
THE WEST BLOCKEpisode 25, Season 13Sunday, March 3, 2024 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guests:Frank McKenna, Former New Brunswick Premier and FormerCanadian Ambassador to the United StatesArif Virani, Justice MinisterJoe Clark, Former …
One of the largest social media companies, Meta says it is open to talks with Ottawa on the Online Harms Act, while the pornography website Pornhub says it is reviewing …
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he plans to buy more X-ray scanners at ports to curb auto thefts, while the Liberals argue that putting the brakes on these crimes is …
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is delaying the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for people solely suffering from a mental illness until …
The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. They can allow a sunset clause to take effect so that eligibility for medical assistance in dying expands to adults whose …