The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worry regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. The government is actively working to thwart credible threats from foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June, urging Canada to address and prevent imminent threats to Singh and his family. The UN experts sought expedited investigations into the allegations, accountability for perpetrators, and measures to safeguard all Sikhs in Canada.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing threats against individuals within its borders, particularly highlighting concerns over threats to Moninder Singh, his family, and his work, along with the tragic death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated its proactive approach to detecting, disrupting, and deterring transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing protections for those targeted in Canada.
Canada referenced a 2024 public statement from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) warning of a threat from the government of India, originating from law enforcement investigations. However, recent RCMP statements have sparked debates, contradicting the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India.
The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has not acknowledged involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in 2023 or any other violent incidents in Canada. Canada’s communication to the UN also cited a 2025 report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as the main perpetrators of foreign interference against Canada.
Moninder Singh welcomed Canada’s response to the UN, highlighting it as a positive step in acknowledging state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists. The federal government emphasized its continuous efforts to identify and address threats posed by foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act when responding to reported threats.
Canada mentioned issuing “duty to warn” notifications to members of the South Asian community, including pro-Khalistan activists, in response to credible and imminent threats. Moninder Singh has received four such warnings, with the latest in February 2026, coinciding with efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India.
While critical of the duty-to-warn system, Singh stressed the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent activities on Canadian soil to ensure his safety. Canada affirmed collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners in safeguarding the Sikh community from external threats.