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House Hansard - 316

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 23, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 316 - May/23/24
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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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:36:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, without the minister looking at his cheat sheets, what are the tertiary grounds of detention?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:36:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is important always to be looking at confidence in the administration of justice.
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The Speaker
  • May/23/24 10:36:29 p.m.
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Order. I am going to invite members, if they would like to have a conversation, to please do so outside. The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo has the floor to ask questions. It is important that the minister be able to hear that question and to be able to respond. The hon. member for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:36:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, does the Minister of Justice have a King's Counsel designation, yes or no?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:37:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I do not have a King's Counsel designation.
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Mr. Frank Caputo
  • May/23/24 10:37:05 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-5 
Mr. Speaker, what was the minimum sentence for robbery with a firearm prior to Bill C-5?
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Hon. Arif Virani
  • May/23/24 10:37:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I believe it is governed by section 457 of the code.
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