World Sikh Organization of Canada

Mukhbir Singh unanimously chosen as diaspora Sikh body WSO chief for 2 years

World Sikh Organization of Canada held its biennial convention on Saturday February 27, 2016, in Mississauga, Ontario, where for the first time in its 32-year history a Canadian born Sikh was selected to lead the organization.

Sikhs Deliver Valentines Care Packages to Shelters Across Canada

Sikhs across Canada, in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada and community organizations joined to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to approximately 1500 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Valentine’s cards prepared by Sikh children accompanied the packages.

WSO Calls on Portugal to Not Extradite Sikh Activist

The World Sikh Organization of Canada wrote last week to the Portuguese Ambassador to Canada regarding the extradition of Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

WSO condoles sudden death of Alberta MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden passing of MLA Manmeet Singh Bhullar today.

WSO Concerned by Ongoing Arrest & Detention of Sikhs in Punjab

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing arbitrary arrest and detention of Sikhs across Punjab in recent days.

Trudeau Cabinet Reflects Diversity of Canada: World Sikh Organizations

The World Sikh Organization of Canada extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his taking of office and to all of today's appointees to the federal cabinet.

Canadian Sikh body helps 9-year-old Sikh hockey player return to Ice

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has helped nine-year-old Shanvir Singh resume playing ice hockey while being able to wear his kirpan.

Inaugral Sikh Youth Leadership institute a success: WSO Canada

The World Sikh Organization of Canada's inaugural Sikh Youth Leadership Institute (SYLI) successfully concluded last week. After taking part in a rigorous application process, twenty Sikh youths between the ages of 18-25, from across Canada, including Newfoundland, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, were selected to take part in the program.

Sikh diaspora body condemns Gurdaspur Attack

The World Sikh Organisation of Canada, a Canada based Sikh diaspora organisation has condemned 27 July Gurdaspur attack in which 4 armed assailants killed seven people, including 4 policemen, before being gunned down by the security personnel in a gun-battle that lasted for around 11-12 hours.

WSO Canada expresses concerns over tense situation in Hassanpur

World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed deep concerns of tense situation in village Hassanpur near Ludhaina as police has blocked all roads leading to this village.

World Sikh Organisation deeply concerned by proposed Niqab Ban

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by Bill C-75, the "Oath of Citizenship Act", introduced by the government last Friday, shortly before the closing of the parliamentary session until after the fall election. The Bill would prohibit the wearing of niqabs by Muslim women during citizenship ceremonies, requiring that all candidates be "seen and heard" reciting the oath of citizenship.

WSO Canada welcomes reversal of Airport Turban Screening Procedure

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the reversal of a recently introduced mandatory Explosive Trace Detection turban screening procedure at Canadian airports.

New Turban screening procedure at Canadian Airports discriminatory: WSO

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by recent changes made to the Canadian Air Transport Security Agency's (CATSA) procedure for screening religious headgear, which came into effect on April 15, 2015. CATSA procedures now require the mandatory secondary security screening of turbans and other religious headgear.

Canadian Sikhs Call on PM Harper to Raise Human Rights Concerns with India

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called upon the Government of Canada to raise concerns with respect to human rights and freedom of religion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to Canada, next week.

World Sikh Organization of Canada Expresses “Serious Concerns” Over Bill C-51

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed serious concerns over the measures proposed in the Government of Canada's Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 in submissions to the House of Common's Standing Committee on Public Safety.

Sikhs Welcome Supreme Court of Canada’s Loyola decision

The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the landmark case of Loyola High School, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec. This case deals with the right of a Catholic school to teach the Christianity portion of the mandatory Ethics and Religious Culture (ERC) curriculum, from a faith-based perspective.

Ban on ‘India’s Daughter’ Documentary Disappointing: WSO

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is disappointed by the Government of India’s decision to ban the documentary India's Daughter about the savage 2012 gang rape and murder of a student in Delhi. The documentary explores the culture of rape in India as well as the background and mindset of the perpetrators of the 2012 crime that shook the country.

Quebec Judge’s Ban on Hijab Stunningly Wrong: World Sikh Organization of Canada

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is stunned by the refusal of a Quebec judge to hear the case of a hijab-wearing Muslim woman in Montreal. Judge Eliana Marengo said that the hijab was "inappropriate" because the courtroom is a "secular place".

Sikhs Serve Shelters Across Canada for One Billiion Rising

For the third year in a row, the World Sikh Organization of Canada joined with Sikh communities across Canada to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to over 1000 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.

WSO Supports Brampton Council Move to Introduce Moment of Silence

The World Sikh Organization of Canada supports Brampton City Council 's move to introduce a moment of silence, in place of a prayer, to commence council meetings. The WSO made submissions to Brampton City Council via a letter and by oral submissions today, endorsing the move, which was subsequently approved by council.

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