The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worries about the dangers faced by Sikh activist Moninder Singh based in British Columbia. The government is actively engaged in thwarting all credible threats from foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
This reassurance follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June, seeking answers and immediate actions to avert what they described as an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The UN rapporteurs urged Canada to expedite investigations, hold accountable those responsible for the threats, and ensure the safety of all Sikhs in Canada.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing credible threats within its borders and expressed deep concern over the risks faced by Moninder Singh Bual, his family, and his advocacy work, as well as the tragic death of his associate, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government affirmed its proactive measures to detect, disrupt, and deter transnational repression, both online and offline, while enhancing protection and support for targeted individuals in Canada.
The government highlighted a significant action undertaken in 2024 when the RCMP issued a public statement warning about a threat posed by the government of India, revealed through law enforcement investigations. However, recent statements by the RCMP have sparked debates as they appear to contradict the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India.
While the Indian government has denied involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in 2023 and other violent acts in Canada, Canada’s letter to the UN referenced the 2024 RCMP statement and a 2025 report from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identifying India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan as the main foreign perpetrators of interference in 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 positive steps.
Canada informed the UN that it continues to work diligently to identify, assess, and address threats from foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act when necessary. The government acknowledged the intimidation, harassment, and harm inflicted by certain foreign states on individuals in Canada and their relatives abroad, emphasizing its commitment to responding promptly and effectively to threats by conducting investigations, providing advice, and disrupting imminent threats within Canada.
Singh disclosed receiving four “duty to warn” letters, the most recent in February 2026, amidst efforts by the Carney government to restore normal diplomatic relations with India. He 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 assured the UN of its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard Canada’s Sikh community from foreign threats, although specific details on the response to the threat against Singh were not provided. The government emphasized that the RCMP, in protecting individuals facing such threats, may undertake measures beyond the duty to warn.