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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Recent news mentions
Then-federal justice minister Arif Virani ordered a new trial for the two men.
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man who spent 18 years in prison dies from cancer
Canada· 2025-10-13
Former federal justice minister Arif Virani quashed Sobotiak’s conviction and ordered a new trial.
Crown prosecutors stay charge for Alberta man convicted in 1987 murderCanada· 2025-08-03
In February, 2021, Mr. Sobotiak appealed to then-Justice Minister Arif Virani, prompting a new investigation into the case.
Edmonton man whose murder conviction was quashed has been granted bailCanada· 2025-05-24
Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani reviewed the case and ordered a new trial for Mailman and Gillespie.
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man hopes promised police review comes in time for birthdayCanada· 2025-03-02
MacAulay joins a growing list of Liberals who say they won’t seek re-election, including Justice Minister Arif Virani in Ontario.
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announces he will not seek re-electionCanada· 2025-03-01
Justice Minister Arif Virani will not be running in the Parkdale-High Park riding in Toronto he first won in 2015.
Politics Insider: Two Liberal cabinet ministers announce they will not be running for re-electionCanada· 2025-02-10
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.
Justice Minister Arif Virani announces he will not run in next electionCanada· 2025-02-10
