30 years ago, Jaswant Singh Khalra came to Ottawa to expose the disappearances and killings of Sikhs in Punjab, India. Months later, he was abducted and killed for his courage.
Today, we honour his sacrifice and renew our commitment to truth, justice and human rights.
Ontario's biggest Gurdwaras committee OGC came in support of OINP applicants and asking @ONTatwork to reconsider their recent decision of mass cancellations of OINP applications affecting thousands of families
What should have happened is that our Surrey MPs should have organized a press conference so that @MarkJCarney could be questioned on the issue of extortions — since he clearly isn’t going to address them himself.
Instead, he just took a few photos and left. Just a few hours after his departure, a house was shot at for the second time — barely a kilometer from where Carney had been earlier.
Why is such a serious issue being ignored?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, WSO actively advocated for the rights of Sikh healthcare workers who were being unfairly excluded from frontline roles due to their kes (facial hair). We pushed for safe and equitable solutions when none were available - and we didn’t stop there.
Today, we’re proud to announce a major milestone: thanks to our ongoing advocacy, a promising new study is launching to test the Singh Thattha Technique - an innovative method that could allow bearded individuals to safely wear respirators without compromising their identity.
Now, we need your help.
Researchers are seeking men aged 18 to 70 with any type of facial hair to participate. The study takes less than 2 hours and could help make workplaces safer and more inclusive for everyone—especially for those who’ve faced systemic barriers due to their appearance or faith.
📍 Location: Ontario Khalsa Darbar (Dixie Gurdwara Sahib)
📧 To enrol: [email protected]
Let’s keep pushing for change. Join us in breaking down barriers and advancing workplace equity. Your participation can make a real difference.
Legal Counsel for WSO Balpreet Singh spoke with CBC's The National following the news of Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
"India is too big to be held accountable" and "Sikh lives can be bargained away" is what Balpreeet Singh heard from Mark Carney's response.
Props to this Singh for asking this well presented question to Rahul Gandhi during his visit in the USA. It's very important to show up and partake in these events especially since they're hosted at public spaces; even more to present Sikh issues in a mature and clear way! 🔥
Politics aside, Jagmeet has paved the way for Sikh representation in politics as the first ਦਸਤਾਰਧਾਰੀ Sikh leader of a major Canadian federal party. He will inspire many to come and has stood by Sikh values while working as the leader of the NDP.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) thanks @theJagmeetSingh for his historic service as leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) and acknowledges his contributions to Canadian public life.
WSO President Danish Singh said today,
“Jagmeet Singh made history as the first Sikh — proudly wearing the articles of faith — to lead a federal political party in Canada. His leadership shattered barriers and sent a powerful message to not just Sikhs but all Canadians: that faith and leadership are not mutually exclusive, and that Sikhs, including those who wear the Sikh articles of faith, can lead and serve at the highest levels of public life.
Jagmeet Singh’s leadership was a historic moment for Sikhs in Canada and globally. We express our gratitude to him for breaking barriers and inspiring a generation, and we look forward to seeing his continued contributions to our country in the years ahead.”
Read the full statement: https://t.co/OLqBCTpWyt
To Jagmeet Singh
You literally saved Canada from the horrors of a Poilievre government.
You were insulted, ridiculed and even had your life threatened.
You stood firm.
You advanced the NDP agenda further with fewer seats than anyone imagined.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you to everyone who attended our event in Brampton yesterday. We’re grateful for your presence and engagement in what was an important and timely discussion.
A special thank you to Dan Stanton for sharing his expertise on foreign interference and Indian transnational repression in this very important analysis with Balpreet Singh. Their thoughtful discussion offered valuable perspectives on the complexities of this issue and its implications for our communities.
We still have one more event with Dan in Surrey tomorrow! This is your last chance to hear firsthand insights from a true insider. Get tickets here: https://t.co/uAJiA5hg7p
Shout out to my man Balpreet Singh!
Balpreet was so excited to meet me that he called out to me at the Vaisakhi parade wanting to talk, and I’m always happy to chat with my admirers.
It’s always nice to meet such a huge fan. Balpreet has even memorized my entire India trip and every TV appearance I’ve had. Wow, so touching.
He even wanted to go around the parade and show everyone all my tweets, because as you know they’re all bangers. I’m so touched by the love from him and his friends that I will be back in Surrey and maybe we can collaborate on a project to project my tweets on a billboard near city hall.
Check out a 1-on-1 with CPC Leader Pierre Poilievre tomorrow evening, exclusively on @OMNIpunjabi. Catch Poilievre talking on his strategy to tackle drug addiction, Amritsar direct flights, Bill 21, & foreign meddling. #cdnpoli