CBC News Anchor Travis Dhanraj Says He Was ‘Forced’ to Resign From Broadcaster
CANADA, JUL 7 – Travis Dhanraj claims CBC pressured him to resign amid allegations of retaliation and exclusion, with plans to file complaints to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
- Travis Dhanraj, longtime CBC News anchor and host of Canada Tonight, announced his forced resignation on July 7, 2025, in Toronto.
- His departure followed months of alleged sidelining, retaliation, and exclusion after raising systemic issues and editorial imbalance starting January 2024.
- Last fall, Dhanraj took a leave of absence from his role on CBC News Network’s prime-time show and subsequently went on medical leave in July 2024 amid disputes concerning the program’s content and guest representation.
- CBC spokeswoman Kerry Kelly firmly denies the allegations, citing privacy restrictions, while Dhanraj’s attorney Kathryn Marshall intends to pursue the matter with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
- This episode underscores ongoing concerns about CBC's workplace culture and editorial independence, with Dhanraj pledging to reveal more when the time is right.
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Silenced, sidelined: Indian-origin news anchor with Canada's top broadcaster resigns
Indian-origin news anchor Travis Dhanraj has resigned from Canada's CBC News, alleging he was sidelined for raising concerns over editorial bias and lack of diversity. In a farewell note, he described the channel as a "toxic workplace marked by exclusion and retaliation". Dhanraj intends to sue CBC, which has denied the charges.
CBC Host Travis Dhanraj Says He Was Forced to Resign Amid ‘Impossible Conditions’
Former CBC host Travis Dhanraj sent an email July 7 to employees at the Canadian public broadcaster announcing his resignation and accusing the network of creating “impossible conditions” for employees and allowing a workplace atmosphere of “retaliation, exclusion, and psychological harm.” Dhanraj’s lawyer Kathryn Marshall confirmed to The Epoch Times that Dhanraj did write the email that was shared on social media to his former colleagues follo…
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