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House Hansard - 316

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 23, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 316 - May/23/24
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  • May/23/24 10:34:15 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:34:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there are people in my riding who are public officials, so I am not sure that really has any weight. Does the Minister of Justice and Attorney General have a King's Counsel designation?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:34:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as a former Crown attorney, he knows that even the mere appearance of the chief law officer of the Crown could render potential suspicion of influence on a process. That is why I would not appear during a live criminal proceeding.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:34:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, does he have a King's Counsel designation, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:34:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, avoiding court appearances in criminal matters by politicians would also be—
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:34:56 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:35:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, does the minister have a King's Counsel designation, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:35:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with respect to sub judice, the purpose is to protect parties in a case awaiting or undergoing a trial—
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:35:11 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:35:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, does the minister have a King's Counsel designation, yes or no?
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:35:15 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:35:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with respect to my appearance in court—
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:35:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I will presume the minister does have a King's Counsel designation. Did he give one to himself?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:35:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as the member opposite is aware, what I had indicated is that I have not been—
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:35:26 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:35:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, will the minister just answer the question? Does he have a King's Counsel designation?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:35:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my job is to be addressing the safety of Canadians and that is—
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:35:39 p.m.
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The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:35:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, would Constable Pierzchala's alleged killer have been detained on the bail law that the minister has lauded so many times today?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:35:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Constable Pierzchala's death was a tragedy, and it motivated us to act, and act quickly. I am thankful for the support of that member in terms of the quick passage of that bill.
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