Justice Minister Arif Virani says the incoming chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission “has agreed to take leave” while he considers the outcome of an independent review into his appointment.

Virani issued the statement the day before Birju Dattani was set to assume his new role.

Following his appointment back in June, prominent Jewish advocacy organizations raised concerns about anti-Israel posts Dattani made nearly a decade ago when he was a graduate student under a different name.

Following his June appointment, Jewish advocacy organizations raised concerns about anti-Israel posts Birju Dattani made nearly a decade ago{ai:summary}<p>Arif Virani, Canada’s Justice Minister, announced that Birju Dattani will pause his new role as chief commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission pending an independent review of his past. The scrutiny followed concerns over Dattani’s historical anti-Israel comments.</p><p>The situation reflects a broader battle over accountability and the influence of past statements on present roles. A shadow looms over Dattani's start in a position meant to uphold human rights. #politics</p>

New human rights commissioner agrees to 'take leave' as independent review concludes

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