Justice Minister Tyler Shandro asks Alberta Human Rights Commission chief to resign
In July, May came under fire following the resurfacing of a 2009 book review he wrote that critics say highlighted Islamophobic ideas.
"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." National Council of Canadian Muslims spokesperson Said Omar said that after May committed to working with the community, Muslim leaders suggested dates for meeting with May, which he declined.Following the initial controversy, NCCM also became aware that May sent letters threatening legal action, Omar said.
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