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House Hansard - 299

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 15, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 299 - Apr/15/24
Hon. Arif Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Apr/15/24 2:43:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my answer is the same answer I have given here in the House before. It is the same as the Prime Minister's answer. If Bill 21 reaches the Supreme Court, we will be there, as the Government of Canada, to defend the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That said, freedom of speech, freedom of equality and gender equality are important issues. It is important to defend the Canadian charter.
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Context: House Hansard - 299 - Apr/15/24
Hon. Arif Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Apr/15/24 2:45:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in the context of Bill 21, as I mentioned, and I will say it again, when this decision is made by the Supreme Court, if the appeal goes that far, we will be there. The Government of Canada will always be there to protect the people of Canada and their rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. That said, the charter protects equality, freedom of expression and gender equality. We will be there if this goes to the Supreme Court.
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