The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worries regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. The government is actively addressing credible threats from foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil.
This communication follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June seeking clarification and action from Canada to prevent an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The UN experts urged Canada to expedite investigations, hold accountable those responsible, and ensure the safety of all Sikhs in Canada.
In response, Canada affirmed its commitment to taking all credible threats seriously and expressed deep concerns about the safety of Moninder Singh and his family, as well as the tragic death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated that robust measures are being implemented to detect, disrupt, and deter transnational repression both online and offline, while enhancing protections for targeted individuals in Canada.
Part of the government’s proactive measures includes a public statement made by the RCMP in 2024 warning of a threat posed by the government of India, revealed through law enforcement investigations. However, recent RCMP statements have sparked debates as they appear to contradict the allegations made in the 2024 warning.
While India’s government has denied involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in 2023 or any violent acts in Canada, Canada referenced a 2025 Canadian Security Intelligence Service report identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as the main perpetrators of foreign interference against Canada.
In response to Canada’s communication with the UN, Moninder Singh welcomed the government’s actions, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists and the positive step taken by Canada.
The federal government informed the UN that it is continuously working to identify, assess, and address threats posed by foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act when informed of such threats. Through collaborative efforts, the RCMP and its partners have identified credible threats to life, resulting in ‘duty to warn’ notifications issued to individuals within the South Asian community, particularly those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement.
Moninder Singh has received multiple ‘duty to warn’ letters, with the most recent being in February 2026, coinciding with the Carney government’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India. Singh has expressed criticism toward the duty-to-warn system, highlighting the need for governmental prevention of foreign interference and violence on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.
While specific details on the response to threats against Singh were not disclosed, Canada emphasized its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard the Sikh community from external threats.