Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree has been sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Justice and Attorney General. He took oaths in the presence of newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Anandasangaree, a long-time advocate for human rights and legal reform, takes on the role with a focus on strengthening Canada’s justice system. His appointment has been welcomed by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), which expressed its support for his leadership.
“We look forward to working with him and his cabinet colleagues. We also want to thank former minister Arif Virani for his commitment to improving the justice system over the past few years, including his efforts to reduce judicial vacancies and strengthen access to justice,” the CBA said in a statement.
The association emphasized its ongoing collaboration with the government to uphold the rule of law and ensure a fair legal system for all Canadians. CBA members also pledged to contribute their expertise to help shape policies that reflect the evolving needs of society.
Anandasangaree, who has served as a Member of Parliament since 2015, has a strong background in law and human rights advocacy. (NewsWire)
The post Sri Lanka-born Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canada’s Justice Minister appeared first on Newswire.