FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada: Sikhs Permitted to Wear Kirpan at Toronto and Vancouver Venues

June 12, 2026

In a major win for religious freedom, FIFA World Cup 2026 venues in Toronto and Vancouver will accommodate Sikh spectators wearing the ceremonial kirpan, provided it meets specific size and safety requirements.

WSO Slams Indian High Commissioner’s “Scandalous” Allegations Against Canadian Intelligence

May 27, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly condemned Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik for making "scandalous" allegations against Canadian law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The WSO is urging the Canadian government to summon the envoy and demand a retraction.

WSO Warns Against ‘Appeasement’ of India as Massive Trade Delegation Visits Canada Amid Ongoing Threats to Sikhs

May 27, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has strongly criticized the Canadian government's decision to advance trade talks with a massive Indian delegation, calling it "appeasement" while Sikh Canadians continue to face active threats and transnational repression linked to New Delhi.

Sikhs Convene Canadian Parliament Reception to Recognize 1984 Sikh Genocide

May 2, 2026

Sikh leaders and Canadian Parliamentarians gathered at the Senate of Canada for a reception marking Sikh Heritage Month and advocating for the formal recognition of the 1984 Sikh Genocide.

Historic Breakthrough: BC Ferries Ends Discriminatory Policy for Sikh Workers

April 30, 2026

Following years of advocacy by the WSO, BC Ferries has removed discriminatory clean-shaven policies, welcoming its first fully bearded Sikh marine engineer and turbaned Deck Officer.

Anti-Sikh Hate on the Rise in Canada: WSO Releases Landmark National Report

April 21, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has released a comprehensive national report detailing a significant surge in anti-Sikh hate, bias, and harassment across the country, calling for urgent institutional action.

WSO Canada to Launch Landmark National Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton

April 17, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is set to release a groundbreaking national Anti-Sikh Hate Report in Brampton this Saturday, detailing the impact of discrimination against Sikh Canadians based on over 1,700 survey responses.

WSO Challenges RCMP Commissioner’s Remarks on India Foreign Interference

March 20, 2026

The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has issued a statement expressing disappointment with RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme's recent comments, which suggested a halt in India-linked transnational repression in Canada. The WSO argues these remarks contradict both recent CSIS findings and the lived reality of Sikh Canadians.

WSO Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Unprovoked Killing of Sikh Man in Alberta

March 19, 2026

Following the brazen daytime shooting of 22-year-old Birinder Singh near Leduc, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has formally urged the Alberta RCMP to investigate the tragic incident as a potential hate-motivated crime.

Sikh Organizations Demand Tangible Commitments from Canadian MPs on Indian Interference

March 5, 2026

A coalition of leading Canadian Sikh organizations has called upon federal MPs to make tangible commitments against Indian transnational repression, expressing deep dissatisfaction with partisan responses and the lack of diplomatic progress.