The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing concerns regarding the safety of Sikh activist Moninder Singh in British Columbia and is actively countering any credible threats posed by foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June for Canada to address and prevent an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The rapporteurs sought expedited investigations, accountability for perpetrators, and information on Canada’s threat assessment and protective measures for Sikhs in the country.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing all credible threats against individuals within its borders, particularly concerning Moninder Singh and his associates. The government stated it is taking decisive action to detect, disrupt, and deter transnational repression both online and offline, while enhancing protections for those targeted in Canada.
Canada highlighted a public statement from the RCMP in 2024 warning about a threat posed by the Indian government, which stemmed from law enforcement investigations. Despite recent statements potentially contradicting these allegations, India has not acknowledged any involvement in the death of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023 or other violent acts on Canadian soil.
The letter to the UN referenced the 2024 RCMP statement and 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 welcomed Canada’s response to the UN, commending the acknowledgment of state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as a positive step forward.
The federal government informed the UN that it continuously works to identify and address threats from foreign states, leveraging the authorities of the CSIS Act when informed of such threats. This response includes investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals in Canada, issuing ‘duty to warn’ notifications to at-risk community members.
Moninder Singh has received multiple ‘duty to warn’ letters, the latest in February 2026, amid efforts by the government to normalize diplomatic relations with India.
While critical of the duty-to-warn system, Singh emphasized the need for Canadian authorities to prevent foreign interference, intimidation, and violence on Canadian soil rather than providing a private security detail for protection.
Canada did not disclose specific measures taken to address threats against Singh but indicated that the RCMP may undertake actions beyond ‘duty to warn’ to safeguard individuals. The government emphasized its collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to protect the Sikh community from external threats.
