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Edmonton Gurdwara Stabbing and Desecration Sparks Outrage; Sikh Federation Canada Point to Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Disinformation

Carney Government Must Heed UN Warning on Sikh Activist: WSO Canada

Five United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts’ Letter to Canada on India’s Transnational Repression

UN Officials Confront India’s Transnational Repression and Threats Against Bhai Moninder Singh

Sikh Federation Canada Demands Public Inquiry Following US Indictment of Bishnoi Network

FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Sikhs Permitted to Wear Kirpan at Toronto and Vancouver Venues

WSO Slams Indian High Commissioner’s “Scandalous” Allegations Against Canadian Intelligence

WSO Warns Against ‘Appeasement’ of India as Massive Trade Delegation Visits Canada Amid Ongoing Threats to Sikhs

Sikhs Convene Canadian Parliament Reception to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

Anti-Sikh Hate on the Rise in Canada: WSO Releases Landmark National Report

WSO Canada to Launch Landmark National Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton

Seminar Announced in Surrey to Address State Tactics and the Dilution of Sikh Sovereignty

Panthic Seminar: Ground Realities & The Path Forward

WSO Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Unprovoked Killing of Sikh Man in Alberta

Global Action Urged Against Indian Transnational Repression Following New UN-Aligned Report in Geneva

UN Experts Urged to Investigate Indian Transnational Repression Against Sikh Diaspora

Canadian PM Mark Carney Should Address Transnational Repression During India Visit: Diaspora Sikh Body

World Sikh Organization Demands Transparency in Sikh Activist’s Assassination Trial

Sikh Federation Canada Condemns Move to Withhold Evidence in Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar Murder Trial

Canadian Cities Officially Recognize ‘Saka Nakodar Day’ on 40th Anniversary of Massacre

Exclusive Interview: Sikh Canadian Lawyer Writes History by Making Canada to Change 100 Yrs Old Law

Sikh Federation Canada Releases 2026 Sikh Advocacy Mandate, Calls for Decisive Policy Action

Sikh Organizations Launch National Townhall Series as India-Linked Extortion Crisis Escalates in Canada

Historic Inauguration of Canada’s First “Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden”

India’s Jaishankar in Canada as WSO Warns: “Sikh Lives Are Not Negotiable”

Indian Foreign Affairs Minister’s Trip to Canada is Unacceptable: Sikh Federation Canada

94% of Sikh Canadians Call for Inquiry into Indian Interference, Recognition of 1984 Genocide

Bishnoi Terror Tag Insufficient to Curb India’s Threats Against Sikhs, Says Sikh Federation Canada

How New States Are Formed Under UN Charter | Exclusive Talk with Sikh Federation Leader from Geneva

WSO Welcomes BC Proclamation of Jaswant Singh Khalra Day

Canadian Sikh Organizations Raise Alarm Over Appointment of IPS Parag Jain as New RAW Chief

Indian Diplomat Accused of Targeting Sikhs in Canada Appointed as India’s RAW Chief, WSO Raises Alarm

What CSIS Report Says About India’s Foreign Interference and Khalistan Activism in Canada?

G7 Summit: Rights Groups Call on Canada to Act on India’s Transnational Repression Targeting Sikhs

G7 Invite for Indian PM Modi Endangers Sikhs: World Sikh Organization

WSO Slams Canadian PM for Inviting Modi to G7, Calls Move a Betrayal of Sikh Canadians

Jagmeet Singh Broke Barriers and Inspired a Generation: WSO Canada

WSO Canada Raises Alarm Over Threats Against Jagmeet Singh

Sikh Federation (Canada) Concludes Campaign to Highlight Sikh Issues during 2025 Canada Election

Surrey Politician Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Ties to Indian Police Officer Paramraj Umranangal

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Sikh News Canada

Edmonton Gurdwara Stabbing and Desecration Sparks Outrage; Sikh Federation Canada Point to Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric and Disinformation

August 22, 2026

An Edmonton Gurdwara stabbing has sparked outrage after two sewadars were injured while attempting to stop an attacker from damaging Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Sikh Federation Canada has raised concerns over anti-immigrant rhetoric and disinformation targeting Sikh communities.

Carney Government Must Heed UN Warning on Sikh Activist: WSO Canada

August 5, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has welcomed a joint intervention by five UN Special Rapporteurs urging Canada to strengthen protections for Sikh activist Moninder Singh Bual, accelerate investigations into credible threats against him, and address India's alleged campaign of transnational repression targeting Sikh activists.

Five United Nations Special Rapporteurs and Independent Experts’ Letter to Canada on India’s Transnational Repression

August 4, 2026

UN experts' communication explicitly places threats to Sikh activists in Canada within a broader pattern of India’s transnational repression targeting Sikh dissidents across the diaspora and was shared with the Government of India as well.

UN Officials Confront India’s Transnational Repression and Threats Against Bhai Moninder Singh

August 4, 2026

The United Nations has raised concerns over alleged transnational repression targeting Sikh activists, highlighting threats against Sikh Federation (Canada) spokesperson Bhai Moninder Singh. In a communication to Canada, five UN experts urged authorities to ensure his protection, investigate the reported threats, and provide accountability regarding ongoing security concerns.

Sikh Federation Canada Demands Public Inquiry Following US Indictment of Bishnoi Network

July 8, 2026

The Sikh Federation (Canada) is calling for an independent public inquiry and greater transparency following U.S. indictments against individuals linked to the Bishnoi network. The organization says the developments raise serious concerns about foreign interference, transnational repression, and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Sikhs Permitted to Wear Kirpan at Toronto and Vancouver Venues

June 12, 2026

In a major win for religious freedom, FIFA World Cup 2026 venues in Toronto and Vancouver will accommodate Sikh spectators wearing the ceremonial kirpan, provided it meets specific size and safety requirements.

WSO Slams Indian High Commissioner’s “Scandalous” Allegations Against Canadian Intelligence

May 27, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly condemned Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik for making "scandalous" allegations against Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The WSO is urging the Canadian government to summon the envoy and demand a retraction.

WSO Warns Against ‘Appeasement’ of India as Massive Trade Delegation Visits Canada Amid Ongoing Threats to Sikhs

May 27, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly criticized the Canadian government's decision to advance trade talks with a massive Indian delegation, calling it "appeasement" while Sikh Canadians continue to face active threats and transnational repression linked to New Delhi.

Sikhs Convene Canadian Parliament Reception to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

May 2, 2026

Sikh leaders and Canadian Parliamentarians gathered at the Senate of Canada for a reception marking Sikh Heritage Month and advocating for the formal recognition of the 1984 Sikh Genocide.

Anti-Sikh Hate on the Rise in Canada: WSO Releases Landmark National Report

April 21, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has released a comprehensive national report detailing a significant surge in anti-Sikh hate, bias, and harassment across the country, calling for urgent institutional action.

WSO Canada to Launch Landmark National Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton

April 17, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is set to release a groundbreaking national Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton this Saturday, detailing the impact of discrimination against Sikh Canadians based on over 1,700 survey responses.

Seminar Announced in Surrey to Address State Tactics and the Dilution of Sikh Sovereignty

April 13, 2026

Organizers have announced a critical seminar titled "The Invisible War," scheduled for April 15, 2026, in Surrey, BC. The event aims to shed light on state policies, the proliferation of Deras, and historical attempts to dilute Sikh sovereignty following the pivotal 1978 Amritsar Shaheedi.

Panthic Seminar: Ground Realities & The Path Forward

April 13, 2026

Prominent Sikh leaders Bhai Parmjit Singh Mand and Bhai Moninder Singh are set to address the local Sikh Sangat on Punjab's current climate, the role of the diaspora, and the ongoing Khalistan struggle in an upcoming Panthic Seminar.

WSO Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Unprovoked Killing of Sikh Man in Alberta

March 19, 2026

Following the brazen daytime shooting of 22-year-old Birinder Singh near Leduc, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has formally urged the Alberta RCMP to investigate the tragic incident as a potential hate-motivated crime.

Global Action Urged Against Indian Transnational Repression Following New UN-Aligned Report in Geneva

March 16, 2026

Coinciding with the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Sikh Federation International and the Baku Initiative Group have released a comprehensive report urging the international community to counter Indian transnational repression.

UN Experts Urged to Investigate Indian Transnational Repression Against Sikh Diaspora

March 14, 2026

At the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the Sikh Federation International and Baku Initiative Group launched a report calling for an independent UN fact-finding mission to investigate India’s alleged transnational repression and violence against Sikh dissidents worldwide.

Canadian PM Mark Carney Should Address Transnational Repression During India Visit: Diaspora Sikh Body

February 28, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK has called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to address contradictory statements made by his officials regarding India's alleged transnational repression and interference in Canada during his four-day visit to New Delhi.

World Sikh Organization Demands Transparency in Sikh Activist’s Assassination Trial

February 21, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is warning against attempts by the Canadian government to conceal evidence regarding India’s alleged role in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, calling the move a denial of justice driven by diplomatic interests.

Sikh Federation Canada Condemns Move to Withhold Evidence in Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar Murder Trial

February 21, 2026

Following an application by Canada's Attorney General to withhold relevant evidence citing national security, the Sikh Federation Canada is demanding full public transparency regarding foreign involvement in the June 2023 assassination of Bhai Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Canadian Cities Officially Recognize ‘Saka Nakodar Day’ on 40th Anniversary of Massacre

February 5, 2026

In a historic move acknowledging a four-decade struggle for justice, multiple Canadian municipalities, including Edmonton and Brampton, officially proclaimed February 4, 2026, as "Saka Nakodar Day." The proclamations mark the 40th anniversary of the Nakodar massacre, a tragedy that remains a pivotal chapter in modern Sikh history.

Exclusive Interview: Sikh Canadian Lawyer Writes History by Making Canada to Change 100 Yrs Old Law

January 6, 2026

Alberta’s top court has ruled a requirement that lawyers inthe province swear an oath to the King of England – who remains the official head of state for Canada – is unconstitutional, thanks to a legal challenge from a Sikh lawyer.

Sikh Federation Canada Releases 2026 Sikh Advocacy Mandate, Calls for Decisive Policy Action

December 21, 2025

The Sikh Federation Canada has released its 2026 Sikh Advocacy Mandate, a comprehensive policy document outlining the Sikh community’s key priorities for elected officials and policymakers across Canada. The Mandate was made public on 20 December 2025 and is grounded in one of the most extensive community-led consultative exercises undertaken by Sikhs in Canada.

Sikh Organizations Launch National Townhall Series as India-Linked Extortion Crisis Escalates in Canada

December 6, 2025

Sikh organizations across Canada are launching urgent national townhalls in Brampton, Calgary, and Surrey to address rising India-linked extortion and threats targeting Sikh families, businesses, and Gurdwaras. Leaders and law enforcement are invited as communities demand government action.

Historic Inauguration of Canada’s First “Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden”

December 1, 2025

The Windsor Sikh Community has shared a detailed account of a landmark moment in Canadian interfaith and human-rights history: the inauguration of the Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Diversity Garden—the first memorial garden of its kind in Canada—unveiled at Captain John Wilson Park in Windsor, Ontario.

India’s Jaishankar in Canada as WSO Warns: “Sikh Lives Are Not Negotiable”

November 10, 2025

Ottawa, Canada: As India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar arrives in Canada for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, the World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that renewed diplomatic engagement with India risks legitimizing an ongoing campaign of transnational repression. The WSO urges Ottawa to suspend its “reset” of relations until India is held accountable for violence, espionage, and intimidation targeting Sikh Canadians.

Indian Foreign Affairs Minister’s Trip to Canada is Unacceptable: Sikh Federation Canada

November 9, 2025

Ottawa, Canada: The Sikh Federation (Canada) has strongly condemned the upcoming visit of India’s Foreign Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, calling it “grossly inappropriate” and “unacceptable” given India’s “documented violence against Sikhs across Canada and its ongoing campaign of transnational repression.” The visit, scheduled for November 11–12, has sparked frustration among Sikhs nationwide, who say Canada’s […]

94% of Sikh Canadians Call for Inquiry into Indian Interference, Recognition of 1984 Genocide

October 30, 2025

A new national survey released by the Sikh Federation Canada has given federal leaders a stark, united message: Sikh Canadians want accountability for foreign interference, stronger funding for Sikh-led anti-hate work, and a foreign policy that prioritizes human rights over trade.

Bishnoi Terror Tag Insufficient to Curb India’s Threats Against Sikhs, Says Sikh Federation Canada

September 30, 2025

Sikh Federation Canada says adding the Bishnoi gang to Canada’s terror list is insufficient, urging Ottawa to hold Indian officials accountable for threats and violence against Sikh Canadians.

How New States Are Formed Under UN Charter | Exclusive Talk with Sikh Federation Leader from Geneva

September 23, 2025

In this exclusive conversation, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with him about the challenges, opportunities, and ongoing efforts to ensure that Sikh issues are effectively represented at the United Nations.

WSO Welcomes BC Proclamation of Jaswant Singh Khalra Day

September 6, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) welcomes the Government of British Columbia’s proclamation of September 6, 2025 as Jaswant Singh Khalra Day across the province.

Canadian Sikh Organizations Raise Alarm Over Appointment of IPS Parag Jain as New RAW Chief

July 4, 2025

The recent appointment of Parag Jain as the new Chief of India’s foreign intelligence agency, the Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW), has sparked sharp condemnation from Sikh organizations across Canada.

Indian Diplomat Accused of Targeting Sikhs in Canada Appointed as India’s RAW Chief, WSO Raises Alarm

July 1, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has voiced strong concerns over the appointment of Parag Jain as the new head of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the country’s foreign intelligence agency.

What CSIS Report Says About India’s Foreign Interference and Khalistan Activism in Canada?

June 24, 2025

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) released its Public Report 2024 on June 18, 2025. The report includes key sections addressing India’s foreign interference in Canada and Khalistan activism.

G7 Summit: Rights Groups Call on Canada to Act on India’s Transnational Repression Targeting Sikhs

June 18, 2025

A broad coalition of rights groups, academics, political leaders, and community organizations has issued a strong call to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to hold Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian officials accountable for what they describe as a campaign of transnational repression targeting Sikhs in Canada.

G7 Invite for Indian PM Modi Endangers Sikhs: World Sikh Organization

June 14, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has issued a strong statement condemning recent revelations that a suspected agent of the Government of India surveilled and posed a credible threat to former federal NDP leader and current Member of Parliament Jagmeet Singh while he was in office.

WSO Slams Canadian PM for Inviting Modi to G7, Calls Move a Betrayal of Sikh Canadians

June 7, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has sharply criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, calling the move “a betrayal” of Sikh Canadians and a reversal of Canada’s prior principled stance on foreign interference.

Jagmeet Singh Broke Barriers and Inspired a Generation: WSO Canada

May 2, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) thanks Jagmeet Singh for his historic service as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and acknowledges his contributions to Canadian public life.

WSO Canada Raises Alarm Over Threats Against Jagmeet Singh

April 26, 2025

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is deeply concerned by revelations that NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, one of Canada’s most high-profile Sikhs, faced credible death threats linked to foreign interference during the winter of 2023-24, requiring weeks of heavy RCMP protection for himself and his family.

Sikh Federation (Canada) Concludes Campaign to Highlight Sikh Issues during 2025 Canada Election

April 24, 2025

In a press release issued on April 22, 2025, the Sikh Federation (Canada) announced the successful conclusion of its 2025 Federal Election Questionnaire campaign.

Surrey Politician Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Ties to Indian Police Officer Paramraj Umranangal

April 18, 2025

Sukh Pandher, a federal election candidate, is under pressure to clarify his relationship with Paramraj Umranangal, a senior Indian police officer accused of human rights abuses against Sikhs.

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