(CBC) Justice Minister Tyler Shandro has asked Alberta Human Rights Commission chief Collin May to resign, responding to concerns raised by more than two dozen Muslim organizations.
In July, May came under fire following the resurfacing of a 2009 book review he wrote that critics say highlighted Islamophobic ideas.
In response, May said in a statement he was committed to meeting with Alberta’s Muslim community “to learn more about their lived experiences in Alberta and to work towards overcoming discrimination against the Islamic community.”
However, an open letter signed by 28 Alberta-based Muslim organizations published Monday alleges that May has failed to meet with Muslim leaders.
“Upon receiving the letter, Minister Shandro requested an explanation from Mr. May,” Shandro’s press secretary Joseph Dow said in an emailed statement. “After reviewing the explanation, Minister Shandro has asked for Mr. May’s resignation.”
