The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worry regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. Steps are being taken to counter any credible threats from foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request and call for action from five UN special rapporteurs to Canada in June, emphasizing the urgency to avert an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The rapporteurs sought expedited investigations into the allegations, accountability for perpetrators, and details on Canada’s threat assessment and protective measures for the Sikh community in the country.
Canada has affirmed its commitment to addressing all credible threats within its borders, particularly concerning Moninder Singh and his associates. The government highlighted its efforts to detect, disrupt, and deter transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing support for those targeted by such activities.
In a letter to the UN, Canada referenced a public statement from the RCMP in 2024 warning of a threat posed by the government of India. However, recent RCMP statements have sparked debate over the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India. The Indian government has denied involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023 or any other violent acts in Canada.
The letter to the UN cited a 2025 Canadian Security Intelligence Service report identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as the primary perpetrators of foreign interference in Canada. Moninder Singh welcomed Canada’s response to the UN, acknowledging the acknowledgment of ongoing state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as a positive step.
Canada informed the UN of its continuous efforts to identify and address threats posed by foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act when necessary. The government emphasized its role in investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals on Canadian soil, including issuing ‘duty to warn’ notifications to at-risk community members.
Moninder Singh disclosed receiving multiple ‘duty to warn’ letters, with the latest in February 2026. He expressed criticism of the duty-to-warn system and emphasized the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent operations on Canadian territory to ensure his safety.
While specifics of the response to the threats against Singh were not disclosed, Canada assured the UN of close collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard the Sikh community from external threats.