Born in
Calgary, Dhanraj is of
Trinidad and Tobago descent. In 2004, he graduated from the
RTA School of Media at
Ryerson University in
Toronto with a bachelor's degree in communications. Dhanraj began his broadcasting career at Calgary's
New University Television. He also later worked for
CBC News Network, before joining
CBS News as a producer for
The Early Show and
Entertainment Tonight Canada as a journalist. In 2014, he joined
CP24 Breakfast in Toronto, while also covering events for
CTV News Channel. He then left for
Global News, becoming their
Queen's Park bureau chief. In 2021, Dhanraj rejoined CBC News as a senior parliamentary reporter and hosted programs including
Marketplace. In 2023, he was named host of
Canada Tonight, going on leave at the end of 2024. His program was eventually replaced by a show hosted by
Ian Hanomansing in 2025.
Allegations Dhanraj later alleged in 2025 that he was forced to resign by CBC after he raised issues such as a lack of diversity of opinion and editorial imbalance in its political coverage. CBC spokesperson Kerry Kelly said the corporation "categorically rejects" Dhanraj's allegations. Dhanraj's lawyer, Kathryn Marshall, said that the CBC did not want him booking "Conservative voices" on his show. He also filed a human rights complaint with the
Canadian Human Rights Commission. It was also reported that he was still employed with CBC despite his resignation in July 2025. He later testified to the
Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage in early 2026, where he alleged that CBC had "silenced and intimidated" him and criticized his former colleagues
David Cochrane and
Rosemary Barton.
Post-CBC Dhanraj now co-hosts the ''Can't Be Censored'' podcast with former CP24 broadcaster Karman Wong. ==References==