Sikhs in Canada

Deeply Troubled over Worldwide Restrictions by Sikh Diaspora, Indian Authorities Indulge into Misleading Propaganda: says UK Sikh body

The Indian authorities are clearly worried by the growing worldwide restrictions on Indian officials in Gurdwaras when on official visits.

No Access to Gurdwara Stage for Indian Officials: 16 BC & Alberta Sikh Gurdwaras Join the Move

Endorsing recent steps taken by Sikh Sangat and Gurdwara Sewadars in Ontario to restrict access to Gurdwara stages and reserving the right to bar entry to Indian Government Officials as a strong declaration, 16 Gurdwara committees in British Columbia and Alberta provinces of Canada have also announced to join the move.

Canada Gurdwaras Ban Indian Officials to prevent their Interference in Sikh Affairs

The Gurdwara management committees across Canada have collectively resolved to “bar” officials representing India- including diplomats and other officials from entering the Gurdwaras.

WSO Appears at Supreme Court Of Canada for Trinity Western University Appeal

Last Friday that is on 1st December 2017, a Sikh rights group named World Sikh Organization (WSO) of Canada presented oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada

Punjab Police uses Jagtar Singh Jaggi to target Jagmeet Singh NDP

Punjab government has once again targeted Canadian Sikh politician Jagmeet Singh. Referring to Jagmeet Singh's tweet Punjab police denied allegations of torture of Jagtar Singh Jaggi.

Canadian Politicians Also Concerned Over Torture of UK Sikh Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi in India

Canadian politicians have jointed concerns over reports of torture of arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal aka Jaggi by Punjab police in India.

To Mark 33rd Anniversary Of 1984 Sikh Genocide, Sikhs To Hold Blood Donation Drive In Abbotsford

It is learned that Sikhs in Abbotsford city of British Columbia, Canada will hold a a blood donation drive on Saturday, Nov. 11.

WSO Helps Resolve Kirpan Accommodation at Regina’s Evraz Place

World Sikh Organisation of Canada has helped implement a kirpan accommodation policy at Regina’s Evraz Place after a group of Sikhs were denied entry because of their kirpans this past summer.

Sikhs Allowed to Wear Small Kirpan on Domestic and International Flights in Canada

The Transport Canada has reportedly allowed Sikhs to wear small Kirpan on board on domestic and international flights. The exemption however is not applicable to fight to United States of America (USA).

Punjab Chief Minister’s Offensive Against Sikhs to Appease Hindutva Forces: Kendri Singh Sabha

Sri Guru Kendri Singh Sabha (Chandigarh) has criticised Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amrinder Singh for launching an offensive against the Sikhs on false accusations that 'Sikh militants' were behind the recent killings of Hindu leaders.

World Sikh Organisation of Canada Appears at Supreme Court for Highwood Congregation v. Wall Appeal

World Sikh Organization of Canada presented oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark case in Highwood Congregation v. Wall, a case questioning whether courts can judicially review membership decisions taken by private religious associations.

1984 Was Not Riot, It Was Genocide: NDP Leader Guy Caron’s Statement in Canadian Parliament

In a statement in the Canadian parliament on November 1, 2017 the New Democratic Party (NDP)'s Parliamentary leader Guy Caron said that the massacres of Sikhs in India in November 1984 was "genocide" and not mere riots.

Special Screening of OutJusticed 2 Documentary at University of Toronto on November 2

A special screening of OutJusticed 2 documentary will be held at University of Toronto in Canada on November 2 by Sikh Students Association (SSA).

India’s “Subedars” in Punjab fume over Jagmeet Singh’s Remark on Self-Determination

Punjab politicians having pro-Indian state commitments have fumed over Canada's New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh's reference to Punjab while supporting the 'right to self-determination'. After being elected as the leader of the NDP, Jagmeet Singh is on Canada wide tour and he recently said that he considers self-determination to be a “basic right”.

World Sikh Organization of Canada expresses disappointment over Quebec Naqab Ban

World Sikh Organisation of Canada is disappointed by the passing of Bill 62 in Quebec’s National Assembly on Wednesday.

What was need to write book on Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha? [Bhai Ajmer Singh at Montreal]

This is video recording of speech of Bhai Ajmer Singh at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar, LaSelle, Montreal, Quebec on September 20, 2017. 

Diaspora Activism: Sikh Nation Blood Donation Drive in Canada in the memory of Sikh Genocide 1984

Soon we are approaching the days when 33 years ago ruling Congress government led by Rajeev Gandhi committed 1984 Sikh Genocide killing thousands of innocent Sikhs, raping hundreds of women, burning houses and businesses of the Sikh community.

Jagmeet Singh’s rise on Canada’s political horizon inspiring for youth

Considering Jagmeet Singh's rise on Canada's political horizon inspiring for youth who aspire to join active politics, Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) hails the rise of Canadian Sikh to head the major federal political party over there.

WSO (Canada) Congratulate Jagmeet Singh on Historic NDP Leadership Victory

The World Sikh Organization of Canada congratulates Jagmeet Singh on being elected the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP). Jagmeet Singh is the first racialized person and first Sikh to be elected leader of a federal party in Canada.

Canada: Jagmeet Singh Wins New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership

Leadership hopeful, Sardar Jagmeet Singh wins the seemingly impossible race hands down, with 53.8% votes in the first round, thus creating a historic moment in the history of the NDP (New Democratic Party) of Canada.

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