The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing concern regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. Measures are being taken to counter any credible threats from foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
The UN special rapporteurs had previously contacted Canada in June, seeking answers and immediate action to prevent perceived imminent threats to Singh and his family. They urged Canada to expedite investigations, hold accountable those responsible for the threats, and ensure the safety of all Sikhs in the country.
Canada affirmed its commitment to addressing all credible threats within its borders, particularly emphasizing its distress over the dangers faced by Moninder Singh, his family, and his work, as well as the tragic death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government highlighted its proactive stance in detecting, disrupting, and deterring transnational repression both online and offline to safeguard those targeted in Canada.
In response to concerns raised, the letter to the UN referenced a 2024 public statement by the RCMP warning of a threat linked to the government of India, uncovered through law enforcement investigations. However, recent RCMP statements have sparked debates as they seem to contradict the allegations made in the 2024 warning.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has consistently denied involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in 2023, or any other violent incidents in Canada. The letter also mentioned 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 expressed appreciation for Canada’s response to the UN, acknowledging the recognition of India as a perpetrator of transnational repression and the acknowledgment of ongoing threats against Sikh activists as positive steps.
Canada informed the UN that it continuously works to identify and address threats posed by foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act to respond appropriately. The government acknowledged foreign states’ activities of intimidation, harassment, and harm within Canada and overseas, emphasizing that it takes necessary actions upon receiving threat alerts to safeguard individuals in the country.
The letter highlighted joint efforts by the RCMP and law enforcement partners in identifying credible and imminent threats to life, resulting in ‘duty to warn’ notifications to South Asian community members, particularly those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement. Moninder Singh received multiple ‘duty to warn’ letters, with the latest one in February 2026 coinciding with the government’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India.
While specifics on the response to the threat against Singh were not disclosed, Canada emphasized its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence entities to protect the Sikh community from foreign threats. Singh criticized the duty-to-warn system, stating that it provides only a warning without further protection measures, emphasizing the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent activities on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.