Jagmeet Singh NDP

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh reintroduced bill for Sikh motorcycle helmet exemption

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) introduced a bill today calling for an exemption to motorcycle helmet laws for turbaned Sikhs.

MPP Jagmeet Singh hosted Brampton’s only Tarion Town Hall Review Meeting

Ontario NDP’s Deputy Leader Jagmeet Singh held the only Tarion Town Hall review meeting in Brampton, on Tuesday evening.

Sikh Genocide, Not “1984 Riots” (author: Jagmeet Singh MPP)

Today in the Legislature, my motion calling on the Ontario Government to formally recognize the November 1984 state organized violence perpetrated against Sikhs throughout India as genocide was debated and ultimately voted down by the Ontario Liberal Government.

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh introduces bill on motorcycle helmet exemption for Sikhs

This week, Bramalea Gore Malton MPP Jagmeet Singh re-introduced his bill from 2013 which if passed, would exempt practicing members of the Sikh faith who habitually wear a Turban from the requirement to wear a helmet while operating a motorcycle in Ontario.

Raising of the Sikh Flag in Queen’s Park, Toronto [VIDEO]

A Sikh Flag was raised in Queen's Park, Toronto, Canada.

Sikh Flag raised at Queen’s Park, Toronto (Canada)

On April 14 in the Legislature, Ontario NDP's Deputy Leader Jagmeet Singh presented and passed unanimously a motion calling on the Legislative Assembly to fly the Sikh Flag or Nishaan Sahib outside of Queen’s Park.

Jagmeet Singh MPP and Harinder Singh on UK tour

On 2nd February, Harinder Singh (Former CEO, Sikh Research Institute) and Jagmeet Singh MPP (Deputy Leader, New Democratic Party, Canada) begin their 2016 UK Tour, said a written press release sent by Gurpreet Garcha - UK liaison, #FreeAkalTakht.

Canadians Call for Justice in Punjab Crisis

The recent attack on Sikhs in Punjab has created an uproar in Punjabi communities across the world. Chandigarh: As the crisis in Punjab continues to ...

MPP Jagmeet Singh is new deputy leader of Ontario NDP

MPP Jagmeet Singh is appointed as new deputy leader of Ontario NDP. It’s the first time in more than a decade Ontario’s NDP Caucus has had a deputy leader.

Canada: Second Annual Sikh Heritage Month begins

The Canadian province of Ontario has deemed the month of April as "Sikh Heritage Month". This was passed due to the effort of MPP Jagmeet Singh who proposed the bill in 2013. This April marks the 2nd annual celebration of what will surely be a treasured event in Ontario that hopefully spreads to more states in Canada and the world.

Registration for “Appear for the Disappeared 5K Walk, 2015” is open now: Ensaaf, Jakara Movement

In an announce Ensaaf, a human rights group, and Jakara Movement, a Sikh activist group, said that registration was now open for third annual 5K fund-raising walk called "Appear for the Disappeared". "This year’s walk will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Lake Elizabeth, Central Park in Fremont, CA", Ensaaf and Jakara Movement said.

India denied visa to Sikh MPP of Canada; Refuses even to explain the decision

“The government of India, like any other government, has a sovereign right to grant or refuse a visa to any foreign individual and it is not obliged to give any justification or explanation for exercising this prerogative,” Indian Consul-General Akhilesh Mishra says about the denial of the visa last December.

Amritdhari Sikh Jagmeet Singh re-elected as Ontario’s Member of Provincial Parliament

Toronto, Canada (June 13, 2014) : The only Amritdhari Sikh, Jagmeet Singh has successfully contested his seat in Bramalea-Gore-Malton for Provincial Parliament and defeated his ...

CANADA: Focus on health care, cut ER wait times in half: NDP goal

Brampton, Ontario (May 21, 2014): According to a press release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by a media representative of the New Democratic Party, the NDP leader Andrea Horwath has reminded Ontarians that patients with complex needs still spend far too long in the ER for the care they need. The Leader said it’s time to focus on the fundamentals, laying out her goal of cutting ER wait times by half, something both NDP candidate Gurpreet Dhillon, for Brampton-Springdale, and NDP incumbent Jagmeet Singh, for Bramalea-Gore-Malton, will fight for.

Jagmeet Singh NDP to be honoured by Toronto Sikhs for his efforts regarding Sikh Heritage Month

Toronto/ Ontario, Canada (May 07, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Toronto Sikh sangat shall be honouring Jagmeet Singh NDP on May 11, 2014. Jagmeet Singh is Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) from Bramalea Gore Malton constituency.

NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh officially launched Sikh Heritage Month

On Tuesday, April 1, NDP MPP Jagmeet Singh officially launched Sikh Heritage Month at a reception in Queen’s Park. Over 200 people attended with exhibits provided by the SikhMuseum.com and the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada.

Canada: April to be observed as Sikh Heritage Month

Ontario, Canada (March 30, 2014): April will from now on be recognized as Sikh Heritage Month. Bill 52 approved in the Ontario Legislature in December was introduced by Brampton New Democrat MPP Jagmeet Singh last April.

Brampton-Springdale Hungry For Change – Nominates Local Youth Organizer & Basketball Star Gurpreet Dhillon

Brampton, Canada (March 25, 2014): As per information a gathering of over 250 including MPP Jagmeet Singh (Bramalea-Gore-Malton) officially nominated community activist and local basketball star Gurpreet Dhillon to be the Ontario NDP candidate in Brampton-Springdale.

Brampton students work to demystify Sikh culture

Brampton (March 12, 2014): As per media reports [s]tudents at various schools in Peel and Eastern Ontario have organised events to create a greater understanding of the Sikh religion amongst the general public.

India was wrong to deny my visa, says Jagmeet Singh NDP

Ottawa (January 01, 2013): An 'Op-Ed' by Jagmeet Singh NDP, has appeated in 'Ottawa Citizen', in which the Sikh Canadian MPP has said that India was wrong to deny his visa.

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