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{{cite web}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ↑ Government of Canada, Department of Justice (15 April 2016). "Biographical Notes - Department of Justice Canada Minister's Transition Book". www.justice.gc.ca. Archived from the original on 14 September 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
- ↑ O'Malley, Katie. "Daniel Therrien's appointment to privacy post gets House approval". CBC News. CBC. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
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