The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing worries about the safety of Moninder Singh, a Sikh activist based in British Columbia. The government is actively addressing credible threats from foreign entities targeting individuals on Canadian soil.
This assurance follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June for Canada to take action to prevent imminent threats against Singh and his family. The UN experts urged Canada to expedite investigations, hold those responsible accountable, and ensure the safety of all Sikhs in the country.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing threats within its borders, particularly concerning Moninder Singh Bual (Moninder Singh), his family, and his advocacy work, as well as the tragic death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated that it is taking decisive measures to detect and deter transnational repression, both online and offline, and enhance protections for targeted individuals in Canada.
Part of the government’s proactive approach includes referencing a 2024 public statement from the RCMP warning about a threat posed by the Indian government, as revealed through law enforcement investigations. However, recent RCMP statements have sparked debates about the allegations made against India in the 2024 warning.
While India has denied any involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in 2023, Canada’s letter to the UN cited 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, highlighting the acknowledgment of state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as a positive step. The Canadian government informed the UN that it continuously works to identify, assess, and address threats posed by foreign states, leveraging the full authorities of the CSIS Act to respond when informed of such threats.
Canada mentioned that it is aware of foreign states intimidating, harassing, and harming individuals in Canada and their relatives abroad. The government assured the rapporteurs that it takes necessary actions, including investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals in the country.
Singh disclosed that he has received four “duty to warn” letters, with the most recent in February 2026, coinciding with the government’s efforts to normalize diplomatic relations with India. Despite criticisms of the duty-to-warn system, Singh emphasized the importance of preventing foreign interference, intimidation, and violence on Canadian soil for his safety and that of his family.
Canada did not disclose specific responses to the threats against Singh but emphasized collaboration with domestic and international security and intelligence partners to safeguard the Sikh community from foreign threats.