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NDP Want to Question Canadian Minister Over Controversial Report Terming Sikhs and Muslims as Extremists

Canadian Sikhs to Hold Town Hall with MPs Against Inclusion of “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” in Security Report

WSO Expresses Disappointment Over Tabling of Quebec “Secularism” Bill

Jagmeet Singh Greeted With Cheers After Making History in Canadian Parliament

Reference in Canadian Report Puts Sikhs Under Threat, SADA (Mann) Canada

First Sikh & Hindu Afghan Refugee Families Arrive in Canada

WSO to Host #AskCanadianSikhs Panels Against Inclusion of Sikhs in 2018 Report

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Wins Burnaby South by-Election

WSO to Provide Profession Related Guidence to Sikh Students in BC under Mentorship Programme

World Sikh Parliament (WSP) Canada Takes Steps to Formalize It’s Structure

Bibi Manjeet Kaur, Wife of Exiled Sikh Leader Bhai Gajinder Singh, Passed Away

Sikh Representatives Meet With Minister Goodale on Public Safety Report

Journalist Zuhair Kashmeri, Author of “Soft Target” Book on Kanishka Bombing, Dies at age 72

Sikhs Want Canadian Government to Put Controversial Report on Hold Pending Review

Canadian Sikh Diaspora Unites to Seek Removal of Unfounded Remarks Maligning Image of Sikhs and Khalistan

BC Sikh Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee Express Serious Concerns Over Report Maligning Canadian Sikhs

Canada Government Has Disappointed the Sikh Nation: says Dal Khalsa

Canadian MP Randeep S. Sarai Tells Canada Govt. To Remove Unfounded “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” from Public Safety Report

Sikh Body Shots Letter to Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Over Maligning of Sikh Community

Public Safety Canada Terror Report Maligns Canadian Sikhs

Security Report Raises Spectre of Indian Interference in Sikh Canadian Affairs

World Karate Federation (WKF) Agrees to Accommodate Religious Head Coverings for Athletes

WSO & Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation Welcome Approval of Afghan Hindu & Sikh Refugee Applications

Canada Taking Action to Help Sikh and Hindu Minorities Facing Persecution in Afghanistan

Statement of Canadian Prime Minister on Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji

WSO Condemns Racist Graffiti Kelowna Gurdwara Sahib in BC

Amritsar Blast Update: TV Media Playing Dangerous & Dirty Game with Fake Sketches and Fake CCTV Footage

Sikhs in Canada: WSO Works to Introduce Kirpan Accommodation on BC Ferries

Lack of Commemoration of 1984 Sikh Genocide by PM Trudeau and Premier Ford Disappointing: WSO

Brampton East MPP Gurrattan Singh’s Statement on 1984 Sikh Genocide

WSO Canada Expresses Disappointment Over Denial of Leave to Appeal Singh v. A.G. Quebec

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Brampton to Celebrate Sikh Heritage Month at City Hall

April 24, 2019

On Saturday April 27th, the City of Brampton will host its annual Sikh Heritage Month reception from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in the City Hall atrium.

Indian Interference in Canadian Politics ‘Shocking’: World Sikh Organization

April 24, 2019

The World Sikh Organization of Canada said in a written statement (copy available with Sikh Siyasat News) that it was deeply troubled by a report published today in the Globe & Mail that states Patrick Brown, the then leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, was “under ‘pressure’ from the Indian consulate” to reject a Sikh candidate during a nomination battle in May 2017.

Sikh Diaspora Bodies Express Concern Over Indian Interference in Canada

April 20, 2019

Sikh diaspora groups in Canada have expressed serious concerns over Indian interference in Sikh affairs in Canada.The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale over concerns regarding the interference of Indian interests in Canada and within the Sikh community.

Confronting Indian Interference in Sikh Affairs [Op-Ed.]

April 17, 2019

The interference of the Indian Government through its various intelligence agencies in Sikh affairs, both within Indian occupied Punjab and our diaspora communities, has been an ongoing process since 1984.

By Removing ‘Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism’ Canadian Govt. Corrects Its Own Mistake: Dal Khalsa

April 14, 2019

Dal Khalsa and its youth wing Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) welcome the removal of "Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism" reference in the Canada Public Safety Report 2018. This correction of mistake by the Canadian government was a victory of lobbying and diplomatic efforts of Sikh Canadians and Diaspora, said leaders of both the groups.

Canada Removes Unfounded Reference to Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism from Public Safety Report

April 13, 2019

The government of Canada has removed unfounded reference to 'Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism from its "2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada".

Changes to 2018 Terrorism Threat To Canada Report a Welcome First Step: World Sikh Organization

April 13, 2019

In a written statement issued on Friday (April 12) the World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomed the changes to the 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada.

Ontario Sikh Organizations Held Community Meeting on 2018 Public Safety Terror Report

April 10, 2019

Over 400 community members attended a community meeting at Brampton City Hall hosted by the Ontario Sikh and Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwara Committee in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada.

Jagmeet Singh Shots Letter to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Over “Extremist” Label on Sikhs & Muslims

April 8, 2019

On Thursday (April 4), the Leader of the NDP, Jagmeet Singh, and the NDP Public Safety Critic, Matthew Dubé, sent a letter to the Prime Minister regarding the 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada that labelled the Sikh and Muslim communities as extremists.

NDP Want to Question Canadian Minister Over Controversial Report Terming Sikhs and Muslims as Extremists

April 7, 2019

The New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada said in a statement that last Wednesday, its Public Safety Critic, Matthew Dubé, notified the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security of his intention to move a motion to invite the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale, to appear before committee and answer questions related to the 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada, tabled in Parliament on December 11, 2018.

Canadian Sikhs to Hold Town Hall with MPs Against Inclusion of “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” in Security Report

April 6, 2019

The Ontario Sikh and Gurdwaras Council and the Ontario Gurdwaras Committee in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada will be hosting a community meeting to be held on April 7, 2019 from 2pm-4pm at Brampton City Hall (Atrium) located at 2 Wellington St W, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2.

WSO Expresses Disappointment Over Tabling of Quebec “Secularism” Bill

March 29, 2019

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada is deeply disappointed by the tabling of Bill 21- An Act respecting the laicity of the State today by the Coalition Avenir Quebec government banning the wearing of religious symbols.

Jagmeet Singh Greeted With Cheers After Making History in Canadian Parliament

March 23, 2019

Canadian Sikh politician Jagmeet Singh made history in Canada by becoming the first non-white leader of the opposition in parliament. The leader of the New Democratic Party made an appearance in the House of Commons on Monday, sporting a yellow turban and to loud cheers from other members of the house.

Reference in Canadian Report Puts Sikhs Under Threat, SADA (Mann) Canada

March 20, 2019

In a letter written to the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Canada unit of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) maintained that there was a growing fear among immigrant communities that the “2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada” is promoting hate against them, could be subject to an attack such as Christchurch NZ where 50 Muslims men, women and children were gun down by a white supremacist who claims to be racist against immigrants.

First Sikh & Hindu Afghan Refugee Families Arrive in Canada

March 13, 2019

First Sikh and Hindu refugee families from Afghanistan to Canada on March 12, 2019. The first two refugee families arrived in Calgary.

WSO to Host #AskCanadianSikhs Panels Against Inclusion of Sikhs in 2018 Report

March 7, 2019

This month, the World Sikh Organization of Canada will once again be hosting the #AskCanadianSikhs panel series in Brampton, Edmonton and Surrey. The subject of this year’s panels will be the inclusion of “Sikh (Khalistani) Terrorism” in Public Safety Canada’s 2018 Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Wins Burnaby South by-Election

February 26, 2019

Canadian Sikh politician and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh won a seat in the House of Commons in a by election for Burnaby South seat. With this victory Jagmeet Singh has put his leadership on strong footings.

WSO to Provide Profession Related Guidence to Sikh Students in BC under Mentorship Programme

January 29, 2019

The World Sikh Organisation (WSO) has reportedly launched the Sikh Mentorship Programme (SMP) designed to connect such students with Sikh professionals for attaining academic and professional guidance for the purpose of attaining gainful employment.

World Sikh Parliament (WSP) Canada Takes Steps to Formalize It’s Structure

January 27, 2019

A press release by World Sikh Parliament (WSP) dated 25 January states that the WSP's 7th session was successfully conducted in Toronto on January 19th and 20th, 2019.

Bibi Manjeet Kaur, Wife of Exiled Sikh Leader Bhai Gajinder Singh, Passed Away

January 23, 2019

Bibi Manjeet Kaur, wife of Sikh leader Bhai Gajinder Singh passed away this morning due to health issues. He breathed last in a hospital in Canada. Bhai Gajinder Singh, a founding member of pro-freedom Sikh group Dal Khalsa, is living in exile.

Sikh Representatives Meet With Minister Goodale on Public Safety Report

January 23, 2019

Representatives of the Sikh community and Canadian Gurdwaras met with Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale on January 21 with respect to the inclusion, for the first time, of “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” in Public Safety Canada’s 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada.

Journalist Zuhair Kashmeri, Author of “Soft Target” Book on Kanishka Bombing, Dies at age 72

January 18, 2019

Journalist Zuhair Kashmeri, who had penned the book titled Soft Target which investigated and explained the role of Indian intelligence agencies in Air India bombing of 1985 also known as Kanishka Bombing, reportedly died on December 23, 2019 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, of heart-related issues at the age of 72.

Sikhs Want Canadian Government to Put Controversial Report on Hold Pending Review

December 24, 2018

The BC Sikh Gurdwaras Council, Ontario Sikhs & Gurdwaras Council and the Ontario Gurdwaras Committee, representing the interests of Sikhs in Canada, last week gathered to discuss the 2018 Public Report on The Terrorism Threats to Canada.

Canadian Sikh Diaspora Unites to Seek Removal of Unfounded Remarks Maligning Image of Sikhs and Khalistan

December 19, 2018

On December 16, 2018 a meeting was called at Malton Gurdwara Sahib in the Greater Toronto Area regarding the Liberal Governments use of the term “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” in their “2018 Public Report on the Terrorist Threat to Canada.”

BC Sikh Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee Express Serious Concerns Over Report Maligning Canadian Sikhs

December 15, 2018

The British Columbia Sikhs Gurdwaras Council and Ontario Gurdwaras Committee has issued following statement on issue of addition of “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” in Public Safety Canada’s 2018 Public report.

Canada Government Has Disappointed the Sikh Nation: says Dal Khalsa

December 14, 2018

Dal Khalsa urges Canadian Government to withdraw the unsubstantiated mention of Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism in its 2018 Pubic Safety Report on the Terrorism threat to Canada.

Canadian MP Randeep S. Sarai Tells Canada Govt. To Remove Unfounded “Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism” from Public Safety Report

December 14, 2018

In the entirety of the report, there is no cause to show that there is any such risk, rise, or threat of Sikh (Khalistani) Extremism in Canada or abroad. It is not mentioned in either of the prior reports done in 2016 and 2017. Therefore, to add such a group as a concern without showing a cause or factual evidence, incorrectly identifies them as a threat.

Sikh Body Shots Letter to Canada’s Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Over Maligning of Sikh Community

December 14, 2018

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has written a letter to Canada's Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale on the maligning of the Sikh community in the recently released 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada.

Public Safety Canada Terror Report Maligns Canadian Sikhs

December 12, 2018

Addition of imagined “Sikh extremism” to the 2018 Public Report on the Terrorism Threat to Canada is a cause of concern for the Sikh diaspora in Canada who are facing continuous propaganda by the Indian state which aims to malign their image.

Security Report Raises Spectre of Indian Interference in Sikh Canadian Affairs

December 5, 2018

The release of a special security report by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s trip to Indian sub-continent earlier this year raises many troubling questions about foreign interference, particularly with respect to the reputation of the Sikh community in Canada and unfounded allegations of Sikh "extremism".

World Karate Federation (WKF) Agrees to Accommodate Religious Head Coverings for Athletes

November 30, 2018

The World Karate Federation (WKF) has agreed to accommodate religiously mandated headwear for male competitors. Prior to the change, only female athletes were permitted to wear head coverings.

WSO & Manmeet Singh Bhullar Foundation Welcome Approval of Afghan Hindu & Sikh Refugee Applications

November 29, 2018

On November 27, the Government of Canada announced that it is approving the resettlement of Sikh and Hindu refugees to Canada, who had fled Afghanistan due to religious persecution.

Canada Taking Action to Help Sikh and Hindu Minorities Facing Persecution in Afghanistan

November 28, 2018

Minister Ahmed Hussen has announced the Government of Canada is approving the private sponsorship of the Sikh and Hindu minority population in Afghanistan by the Manmeet Bhullar Foundation. Canada will welcome the approved individuals to Canada early next year.

Statement of Canadian Prime Minister on Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji

November 24, 2018

This is the statement of Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau on Parkash Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Ji. This statement was issued on November 23, 2018.

WSO Condemns Racist Graffiti Kelowna Gurdwara Sahib in BC

November 20, 2018

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has strongly condemned the racist vandalism of the Gurdwara Guru Amardas Darbar Sikh Society in Kelowna, British Columbia. The racist graffiti was discovered on Nov. 19 as a gathering was starting.

Amritsar Blast Update: TV Media Playing Dangerous & Dirty Game with Fake Sketches and Fake CCTV Footage

November 19, 2018

News18 Punjab, a TV channel by Network 18, started playing so-called sketches of culprits who had triggered the blast. The so-called sketches looked more like real photographs and were shown on prime channels of Network 18 also.

Sikhs in Canada: WSO Works to Introduce Kirpan Accommodation on BC Ferries

November 15, 2018

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada (WSO) has worked to implement a kirpan accommodation policy with BC Ferries after several Sikh passengers were told they could not wear their kirpans while travelling.

Lack of Commemoration of 1984 Sikh Genocide by PM Trudeau and Premier Ford Disappointing: WSO

November 7, 2018

Ottawa, Canada: The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply disappointed by the lack of commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Neither Prime Minister Trudeau nor Premier Ford issued any commemoration of the 1984 Sikh Genocide that is marked by Sikhs across the […]

Brampton East MPP Gurrattan Singh’s Statement on 1984 Sikh Genocide

November 6, 2018

This week, Gurratan Singh, Member of Provincial Parliament from Brampton East, rose in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to remember the 1984 Sikh genocide.

WSO Canada Expresses Disappointment Over Denial of Leave to Appeal Singh v. A.G. Quebec

October 25, 2018

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply disappointed by today’s decision of the Supreme Court of Canada to deny leave to appeal in the case Singh, et al. v. Attorney General of Québec.

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