Arif Virani
Arif Virani is a Canadian lawyer and politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Parkdale–High Park since 2015. As a member of the Liberal Party, he held the position of Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, where he was known for his work on legislation addressing online harms and miscarriages of justice. Virani, who has a background in law, emphasized the importance of balancing public service with family life, ultimately announcing that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming general election to spend more time with his family.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 27,540 | $1,700,000 | 1,232$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 27,540 | $1,700,000 | 1,232$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
In February, 2021, Mr. Sobotiak appealed to then-Justice Minister Arif Virani, prompting a new investigation into the case.
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Canada:
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani reviewed the case and ordered a new trial for Mailman and Gillespie.
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Canada:
MacAulay joins a growing list of Liberals who say they won’t seek re-election, including Justice Minister Arif Virani in Ontario.
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Canada:
Justice Minister Arif Virani will not be running in the Parkdale-High Park riding in Toronto he first won in 2015.
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Canada:
Justice Minister Arif Virani announced he is not running again in the next election, saying his life in politics for over a decade has taken a toll on his family.
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