Justice Minister Arif Virani announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming federal election, becoming the fifth minister in Justin Trudeau's cabinet to do so since a December shuffle. Virani expressed deep reflection on this decision, emphasizing the impact his career has had on his family life. Elected in 2015, he has served multiple roles, including parliamentary secretary. He indicated that the demands of public service take a toll on personal life, which he has experienced firsthand over the decade.
"It has been the honour of a lifetime to have served as the Member of Parliament for Parkdale-High Park for three straight elections," Virani said in a statement.
"People say that is the price of public service," he said. "But it is hard to appreciate the toll that price takes unless you live it, personally in my case, for over a decade."
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