US EditionCanada's new chief human rights commissioner resigns before starting role after controversy over Israel activity
- Birju Dattani resigned as chief commissioner before starting his role amid investigations into allegations of anti-Israel statements, characterized by Conservatives as a "justification of terrorism."
- A report detailed 14 allegations against Dattani, including comments made as “Mujahid Dattani,” though it found no anti-Semitic beliefs.
- Justice Minister Arif Virani stated, "The findings speak for themselves," after accepting Dattani's decision to step down.
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New Human Rights Commissioner Steps Down After External Review
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. Virani said in a statement he had caref…
The new president of the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) resigned before he even took office.
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Chief human-rights commissioner resigns after investigation into Israel comments
OTTAWA — The recently appointed chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission said Monday that he agreed to resign after an investigation into past comments related to Israel.
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Chief human rights commissioner resigns after investigation into Israel comments
The recently appointed chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission says he has agreed to resign today after an investigation into comments he made in the past related to Israel. The justice minister launched an investigation after Canadian Jewish organizations raised concerns about Bi...
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