The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worries regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia and is actively countering credible threats from foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request made by five UN special rapporteurs to Canada in June, seeking answers and immediate action to prevent what they described as a “forthcoming threat” to the lives of Singh and his family. They urged Canada to expedite investigations into the allegations, hold accountable those responsible, and take necessary measures to safeguard all Sikhs in Canada.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing credible threats within its borders, particularly concerning Moninder Singh and his family, as well as the tragic loss of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated its proactive measures to identify, disrupt, and discourage transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing protection and support for targeted individuals in Canada.
A significant part of this proactive stance was a public statement issued by the RCMP in 2024, alerting about a threat posed by the government of India, discovered through law enforcement investigations. However, recent statements from the RCMP have raised questions about the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration in India has consistently denied involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in 2023 or any violent activities in Canada. Canada’s communication to the UN referenced not just the 2024 RCMP statement but also a 2025 report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as the primary sources of foreign interference against Canada.
Moninder Singh expressed appreciation for Canada’s response to the UN, acknowledging the government’s acknowledgment of India’s role in transnational repression and ongoing threats towards Sikh activists as a positive step forward.
The federal government informed the UN that while it cannot discuss operational matters under investigation, it consistently works to identify, evaluate, and address threats posed by foreign nations. Canada acknowledged the intimidation and harm inflicted by certain foreign states on individuals in Canada and their relatives abroad and assured the rapporteurs that it employs the full authorities of the CSIS Act to respond to any threats.
This response includes investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals within Canada. The government mentioned issuing ‘duty to warn’ notifications to members of the South Asian community, specifically those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement, in response to identified threats to life.
Moninder Singh has received four ‘duty to warn’ letters, with the latest in February 2026, coinciding with the Canadian government’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India. Singh criticized the duty-to-warn system, emphasizing the need for the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violent activities on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.
Canada did not disclose specific actions taken in response to threats against Singh but emphasized collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to protect the Sikh community from external threats.