The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worry about the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia and is actively countering any credible threats made by foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil. This assurance follows a plea from five UN special rapporteurs to Canada in June, emphasizing the need to address and prevent potential harm to Singh and his family.
Apart from requesting expedited investigations into the allegations and holding accountable those responsible, the rapporteurs sought information on Canada’s threat assessment, actions taken, and measures in place to safeguard the Sikh community in the country. Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing all credible threats against individuals within its borders, particularly highlighting concerns for Moninder Singh, his family, and his endeavors, as well as condemning the death of his associate, Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Canada affirmed its proactive stance in detecting, disrupting, and deterring transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing protections and support for those targeted by such activities in Canada. The government referenced a 2024 public statement by the RCMP warning of a threat posed by the Indian government, which was revealed through law enforcement investigations.
Despite recent RCMP statements that appear to contradict the allegations against India in the 2024 warning, the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has never acknowledged 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 Canadian Security Intelligence Service report that identified 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, acknowledging the acknowledgment of India as a perpetrator of transnational repression and the recognition of ongoing state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as a positive step. The federal government informed the UN that it continuously works to identify, assess, and address threats from foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act to respond when informed of such threats.
Canada disclosed that certain foreign states engage in intimidating, harassing, and harming individuals in Canada and their relatives abroad. It assured the rapporteurs that upon receiving threat information, it utilizes the CSIS Act’s authorities to investigate, advise, and disrupt threats against individuals in the country. The RCMP and its partners have issued ‘duty to warn’ notifications to members of the South Asian community, particularly those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement, in response to credible and imminent threats to life.
Moninder Singh has received four ‘duty to warn’ letters, the latest in February 2026, as the government took steps to normalize diplomatic relations with India. Singh has criticized the duty-to-warn system, highlighting its limitations in providing ongoing protection. He clarified that he is not seeking a private security detail but emphasized the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent operations on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.
While specific details on the response to the threat against Singh were not disclosed, Canada stated that the RCMP may take actions beyond the duty to warn to protect individuals facing such threats. Canada reiterated its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard the Sikh community in Canada from foreign threats.