Justice minister says RCMP has tools it needs to handle threats against politicians

Despite a mounting number of threats, federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he's not keen to endorse the RCMP commissioner's recent suggestion that Ottawa make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.

Justice minister says RCMP has tools it needs to handle threats against politicians
A man speaks to into a number of recording devices being held by reporters.

Despite a mounting number of threats, federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he's not keen to endorse the RCMP commissioner's recent suggestion that Ottawa make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.