New Human Rights Commissioner Steps Down After External Review
“Maintaining the confidence of all Canadians in the Canadian Human Rights Commission remains my top priority”
Newly appointed human rights commissioner Birju Dattani has stepped down before starting in the role, Justice Minister Arif Virani has announced.
Virani released on Aug. 12 the results of a third-party fact-finding review on Dattani’s previous comments and participation in activities critical of Israel. The review, conducted by law firm Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, also looked at the hiring process. ---More...
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