Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts

Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts

In June, Dattani was named the CHRC's chief commissioner, making him the first Muslim or racialized person to head the organization. In 2015, Dattani also spoke on a panel in the U.K. alongside a member of Hizb ut-Tahrir, an Islamic fundamentalist group that seeks to establish a new caliphate and opposes Israel's existence.The minister's office did not confirm that Dattani used the alias "Mujahid Dattani" online and did not respond to follow-up questions from CBC. It did say that "a formal, independent review" has been launched into the matter and a public report will be published before Aug.

Conservative deputy leader Melissa Lantsman said the government could easily have learned more about Dattani's past through a Google search. "Canadians deserve to have clarity on such matters. We look forward to a fair and balanced process that fully clears Mr. Dattani's name," said Fatema Abdalla, NCCM advocacy officer.

CBC has seen a blank copy of the application form Dattani would have used to inform the government of his online alias. The form states the Privy Council Office needs the information to determine the candidate's "suitability for public office."

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