New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says

Justice Minister Arif Virani says he has received the review of online comments made by incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani, and that Dattani has "agreed to take a leave" just one day before he was set to begin serving in his new role. 

Aug 7, 2024 - 23:00
New human rights commissioner on leave after review, minister says

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Birju Dattani was appointed as commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Dattani, who formerly served in a similar role in Yukon, is now the subject of a federal government investigation over past statements.

Justice Minister Arif Virani says he has received the review of online comments made by incoming human rights commissioner Birju Dattani, and that Dattani has "agreed to take a leave" just one day before he was set to begin serving in his new role. 

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