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Two Liberal cabinet members will not seek re-election

Justice Minister Arif Virani announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming federal election, citing personal tolls on family life from his decade in public office.
Virani is the fifth federal minister in Justin Trudeau's cabinet to announce they will not run again, following a cabinet shuffle in December.
He expressed that it has been an honor to serve as the Member of Parliament for Parkdale-High Park for three straight elections, stating his decision was made after considerable soul searching.
Virani will remain in his ministerial role and as MP until the next election, acknowledging the personal impact of public service on his family.

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