The Canadian government has communicated with the United Nations expressing ongoing concerns regarding the safety of Moninder Singh, a Sikh activist based in British Columbia. The government is actively working to counter any credible threats originating from foreign entities against individuals on Canadian soil.
This communication follows a request from five UN special rapporteurs in June, seeking answers and urgent action to prevent what they deemed as an imminent threat to Singh and his family. The UN experts also inquired about the status of investigations into the allegations, measures taken to hold accountable those responsible, and efforts to safeguard the Sikh community in Canada.
In response, Canada emphasized its commitment to addressing all credible threats within its borders, particularly highlighting concerns for Moninder Singh, his family, and his advocacy work, as well as the unfortunate death of his colleague, Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The government stated its proactive stance in detecting, disrupting, and deterring transnational repression both online and offline, while enhancing protections and support for targeted individuals in Canada.
One significant action mentioned in the communication was a 2024 public statement by the RCMP, warning about a threat posed by the government of India based on law enforcement investigations. Nevertheless, recent statements by the RCMP have raised questions about the validity of the allegations made in the 2024 warning against India.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration has consistently denied involvement in the assassination of Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., in 2023, or any other violent activities in Canada. The letter to the UN from Canada referenced not only the 2024 RCMP statement but also 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, acknowledging the recognition of India as a perpetrator of transnational repression and the acknowledgment of state-sponsored threats against Sikh activists as a positive step forward.
Canada informed the UN that, while it cannot comment on ongoing operational matters, it continuously works to identify, assess, and address threats posed by foreign states. When informed of a threat, Canada utilizes the full authorities under the CSIS Act to respond, including investigating, advising, and disrupting threats against individuals in the country.
The letter mentioned that the RCMP and its partners have identified several credible and imminent threats to life, resulting in issuing ‘duty to warn’ notifications to members of the South Asian community, particularly those associated with the pro-Khalistan movement. Moninder Singh has received four ‘duty to warn’ letters, the latest in February 2026, coinciding with the restoration of normal diplomatic relations between Canada and India.
Singh has criticized the duty-to-warn system, expressing concerns about individuals being left on their own after receiving a warning. He clarified that he is not seeking a private security detail but rather urges the Canadian government to prevent foreign interference and violence on Canadian soil to ensure his safety.
While specific details of the response to the threat against Singh were not provided, Canada mentioned that the RCMP may undertake measures beyond the duty to warn to protect individuals facing such threats. In safeguarding Canada’s Sikh community from external threats, the country collaborates closely with domestic and international security and intelligence partners.