Protection to Khalistanis – A Potential Problem for Canada

by Sudeep Singh

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  • If the Canadian government fails to take a firm stand on this issue soon, it may face the same fate as Pakistan — a country that once supported terrorists at the state level, only to see them eventually become a threat not just to others but to itself as well.
  • This admission is part of a report prepared by Canada’s Finance Department on the risks of money laundering and terror financing.
  • India has consistently maintained that countries like Canada not only provide shelter to Khalistanis but also offer them financial support, which is then used to carry out terrorist activities in India.

India has consistently maintained that countries like Canada not only provide shelter to Khalistanis but also offer them financial support, which is then used to carry out terrorist activities in India. Sitting on Canadian soil, terrorist organizations like Sikhs for Justice routinely insult India’s national flag and openly spew venom against the Indian Prime Minister and other politicians. However, the government remains a silent spectator, which strongly indicates that these groups enjoy full state protection.

Now, for the first timeOttawa has admitted that these Khalistani terror groups are operating from Canadian soil and are receiving financial aid. This admission is part of a report prepared by Canada’s Finance Department on the risks of money laundering and terror financing. The report states:
“These Khalistani groups are suspected of raising funds in several countries, including Canada.”

The report further notes that terrorist groups are generating funds through charity scams, drug trafficking, and vehicle theft, turning Canada into a hub for terror financing. It also mentions the misuse of non-profit organizations by Khalistani terrorists and donations received from expatriate Sikhs.

In addition, the report reveals that these groups are utilizing diverse funding methods, such as crowdfunding and cryptocurrency.

The presence of Khalistanis in Canada has been evident through videoseyewitness testimonies, and media reports, yet no concrete action has been taken for years. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been accused of remaining silent on terrorist activities against India. The focus now shifts to whether his successor, Mark Cearney, will correct this mistake.

If the Canadian government fails to take a firm stand on this issue soon, it may face the same fate as Pakistan — a country that once supported terrorists at the state level, only to see them eventually become a threat not just to others but to itself as well.

Sudeep Singh

Co-Editor

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