Birju Dattani
Birju Dattani is a Canadian human rights advocate who was nominated to head the Canadian Human Rights Commission. His appointment faced scrutiny due to past social media posts made while he was a graduate student, raising concerns about his suitability for the role. Although an independent review found no evidence of antisemitic beliefs, Dattani stepped down amid the controversy, highlighting the challenges of public service and the scrutiny faced by public figures.
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Mr. Virani faced another setback after Birju Dattani, his choice to head the Canadian Human Rights Commission, stepped down last summer after an independent review of issues surrounding his appointment.
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