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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was important.

Last in Parliament April 2025, as Liberal MP for Parkdale—High Park (Ontario)

Won his last election, in 2021, with 42% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, I attend courthouses frequently. I do not attend active litigation, because my presence could be deemed a potential influencing factor on the litigation that is proceeding.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, I attend courthouses frequently in my capacity as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, I give the same response.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, I attend courthouses around the country frequently in my capacity as minister, and I am invited to such courthouses.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, just for the member's edification, my office is very similar to his. There is no ivory in it.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, I think of deterrence, the likelihood of reoffending and the need to send a signal to the community.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, on bail, I think the critical issue for us to understand is that we need to—

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, the member opposite is clearly not listening.

I indicated in my first response about eight minutes ago that I attend courthouses frequently in my role as minister.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, on bail reform, we passed Bill C-48 with the co-operation of that member opposite.

I would hope that with future Criminal Code reform, which would help keep Canadians safe, he would offer the same level of co-operation.

Business of Supply May 23rd, 2024

Madam Chair, in terms of bail reform, I have been working on that diligently since assuming the role—