The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing concerns regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. Measures are being taken to counter any credible threats originating from foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request by five UN special rapporteurs in June for Canada to address and prevent what they described as an imminent danger to Singh and his family. The UN experts urged Canada to expedite investigations, hold accountable those responsible for threats, and ensure the safety of all Sikhs in the country.
In response, Canada affirmed its commitment to addressing all credible threats within its borders and highlighted its serious concerns regarding threats against Moninder Singh, his family, his work, and the unfortunate death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government emphasized 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 by the RCMP warning of a threat posed by the government of India, following investigations by law enforcement. However, recent RCMP statements have raised questions about the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has denied any involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., or any other violent acts in Canada.
In its communication to the UN, Canada cited the 2024 RCMP statement and a 2025 report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identifying several countries, including India, as main perpetrators of foreign interference against Canada. Moninder Singh welcomed Canada’s response to the UN, acknowledging it as a positive step towards addressing state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists.
Canada informed the UN that it continuously works to identify, assess, and address threats from foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act when informed of such threats. The government emphasized its efforts in investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals in Canada, including issuing ‘duty to warn’ notifications to members of the South Asian community, particularly those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement.
Moninder Singh has received four ‘duty to warn’ letters, with the most recent one in February 2026 coinciding with the Carney government’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India. While details of the response to the threat against Singh were not disclosed, Canada emphasized collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard the Sikh community from foreign threats.