Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman said the Canadian government should open an investigation into how former Canadian Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Birju Dattani was hired into his position. Because Dattani was hired, Lantsman called the Canadian government “either grossly negligent or willfully blind.”“Canadians deserve to find out which one it is,” tweeted Lantsman on Monday. .Dattani said on Monday he had agreed to resign from his position over his anti-Israel remarks.READ MORE: Canadian Human Rights Commission head resigns over anti-Israel commentsHis resignation came before he started the job.However, he said he will “remain a steadfast believer in the Commission’s work, mandate, and its importance to our democracy.”After weeks of controversy, Lantsman said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government “have finally admitted what a simple Google search would have revealed long ago: Birju Dattani is unfit to serve as Canada’s human rights commissioner.” While Liberal MP Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal, QC) and Justice Minister and Attorney General Arif Virani try to sweep this ordeal under the rug, she said Canadians will not be fooled. “Dattani’s past writings were easily discoverable with a simple Google search,” she said.“Either the political staff in the Trudeau Government failed to do such a rudimentary search, or they found that material and viewed the comments as not problematic.”The Conservatives said in June the Canadian government has appointed a person with a concerning record to lead the CHRC. READ MORE: Conservatives call for Canadian Human Rights Commission appointment to be investigatedMedia reports revealed Dattani participated in an anti-Israel protest following the death of a senior Hamas terrorist, shared a platform with radical extremists opposing Israel’s existence, and posted content comparing Israelis to Nazis. “This track record should immediately disqualify someone from being appointed to a government position, let alone being appointed to a position whose purpose is to defend human rights,” said the Conservatives..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman said the Canadian government should open an investigation into how former Canadian Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Birju Dattani was hired into his position. Because Dattani was hired, Lantsman called the Canadian government “either grossly negligent or willfully blind.”“Canadians deserve to find out which one it is,” tweeted Lantsman on Monday. .Dattani said on Monday he had agreed to resign from his position over his anti-Israel remarks.READ MORE: Canadian Human Rights Commission head resigns over anti-Israel commentsHis resignation came before he started the job.However, he said he will “remain a steadfast believer in the Commission’s work, mandate, and its importance to our democracy.”After weeks of controversy, Lantsman said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government “have finally admitted what a simple Google search would have revealed long ago: Birju Dattani is unfit to serve as Canada’s human rights commissioner.” While Liberal MP Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal, QC) and Justice Minister and Attorney General Arif Virani try to sweep this ordeal under the rug, she said Canadians will not be fooled. “Dattani’s past writings were easily discoverable with a simple Google search,” she said.“Either the political staff in the Trudeau Government failed to do such a rudimentary search, or they found that material and viewed the comments as not problematic.”The Conservatives said in June the Canadian government has appointed a person with a concerning record to lead the CHRC. READ MORE: Conservatives call for Canadian Human Rights Commission appointment to be investigatedMedia reports revealed Dattani participated in an anti-Israel protest following the death of a senior Hamas terrorist, shared a platform with radical extremists opposing Israel’s existence, and posted content comparing Israelis to Nazis. “This track record should immediately disqualify someone from being appointed to a government position, let alone being appointed to a position whose purpose is to defend human rights,” said the Conservatives..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
