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Terry Newman: Finally, proof of what we've known all along — CBC is biased against conservatives

Former host Travis Dhanraj tells parliamentary committee he was punished for challenging CBC's liberal bias and token diversity

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Appearing before the House of Commons standing committee on Canadian heritage on Tuesday, former CBC host Travis Dhanraj painted a stark picture of how the public broadcaster allegedly abuses its employees, discriminates based on race and systematically attempts to silence conservative voices.

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In his opening statement, Dhanraj explained how he idolized CBC News as a kid, but that people now know him because of his April 2024 tweet, in which he publicly stated that his show, “Canada Tonight,” had requested an interview with then-CBC president Catherine Tait.

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“Shortly after I was removed from the air now on May 7, 2024, Tait told this very committee she was, quote, ‘not aware of any repercussions,’ yet, 24 hours earlier, ATIP records show, her vice-president, Barb Williams, briefed her directly about my situation. That matters, because trust matters,”........

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