The Canadian government has informed the United Nations of its continued deep concern regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia and its efforts to counter any credible threats issued by foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil.
This communication follows a request and urging for action made by five UN special rapporteurs in June to address what they deemed as an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The UN rapporteurs sought expedited investigations into the allegations, accountability for perpetrators, and measures taken by Canada to assess and mitigate the threats, as well as safeguard all Sikhs residing in Canada.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing credible threats within its borders and expressed profound worry over the safety of Moninder Singh, his family, and his advocacy work, as well as the tragic loss of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated that it is actively engaged in detecting, disrupting, and deterring transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing protections for those targeted by such activities in Canada.
The letter to the UN highlighted a notable action taken in 2024 by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in issuing a public statement warning of a threat posed by the Indian government, as revealed through law enforcement investigations. However, recent statements by the RCMP have been perceived by some as conflicting with the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India.
Although the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not acknowledged any involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia in 2023 or any other violent incidents in Canada, Canada referenced a 2025 report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as major perpetrators of foreign interference against Canada.
Moninder Singh expressed appreciation for Canada’s response to the UN, particularly acknowledging the identification of India as a perpetrator of transnational repression and the acknowledgment of ongoing state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as critical progress.
Canada informed the UN that while it cannot disclose operational details related to ongoing investigations, it remains actively engaged in identifying, assessing, and addressing threats posed by foreign states. The government stated that it is aware of foreign states intimidating, harassing, and harming individuals in Canada and abroad and assured the rapporteurs that it utilizes the full authorities of the CSIS Act to respond to such threats promptly.
The response includes investigative actions, advisory measures, and disruption of threats targeting individuals in Canada. Through collaborative efforts, the RCMP and law enforcement partners have identified credible and imminent threats to life, prompting the issuance of “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 issued in February 2026, coinciding with the Carney government’s steps to normalize diplomatic relations with India.
Although Singh has criticized the duty-to-warn system for leaving individuals vulnerable after the warning, he clarified that he is not seeking a private security detail and emphasized the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent activities on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.
While specific details of the response to the threat against Singh were not disclosed, Canada emphasized its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to protect the Sikh community in Canada from foreign threats.