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- According to social media reports, immigration and public safety agencies concluded that Singh’s criminal proceedings resulted in a conviction for assault involving a weapon, triggering a review under Canada’s immigration and enforcement laws.
- Officials stressed that the deportation decision rests on established legal grounds—illegal entry and a criminal conviction—rather than on speech or political views.
- Canadian authorities have confirmed plans to deport Gurpreet Singh, a Canada-based member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Khalistan extremist group, following convictions of assault with a weapon.
Canadian authorities have confirmed plans to deport Gurpreet Singh, a Canada-based member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) Khalistan extremist group, following convictions of assault with a weapon.
According to social media reports, immigration and public safety agencies concluded that Singh’s criminal proceedings resulted in a conviction for assault involving a weapon, triggering a review under Canada’s immigration and enforcement laws. That review ultimately led to the decision to remove him from the country.
Officials stressed that the deportation decision rests on established legal grounds—illegal entry and a criminal conviction—rather than on speech or political views. “Canada remains committed to free expression,” one source said, “but that commitment does not override immigration law or public safety.”
