U of T dentistry dean on leave pending investigation into lecture materials

University of Toronto dentistry dean Dr Anil Kishen is on leave following complaints about the use of discriminatory materials in a lecture. Kishen issued a statement condemning “antisemitism and discrimination in all their forms,” saying that the images were used as visual analogies and that he did not appreciate their meanings and potential impact. In a statement provided to National Post, the university said that Kishen is on leave pending an investigation with which he has agreed to cooperate. The actions have resulted in statements from several groups across Canada including B’nai Brith Canada, the Centre for Israeli and Jewish Affairs, and Canadian Women Against Antisemitism.