Quebec proposes public servants not to wear turbans, hijab and kippah

As the Coalition Avenir Quebec government in the state of Quebec in Canada introduces a bill to ban visible articles of faith for public servants, this would largely affect Sikhs, Muslims and Jews. World Sikh Organisation expresses deep concern. National Counc... More »

WSO seeks proof of Sikh extremism in Canada’s Public Safety Report

Published 7y ago - Jagmohan Singh

WSO has asked the Canadian Minister of Public Safety to prove that Sikh extremism is a threat to Canada. This is a fight for facts, not semantics. WSO and Liberal party Members of Parliament, including MP Randeep Sarai and NDP MP Matthew Dube, among others, ha... More »

Quebec polls 1 October, Sikhs seek inclusion, WSO urges dialogue

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

French-speaking majority Quebec goes to polls on 1 October. Largely, this state has been unfriendly to Sikhs despite numbers. As a run-up to the polls, the World Sikh Organisation engages the government of Quebec and political parties to resolve issues, long ... More »

Supreme Court of Canada for free say in religious memberships; WSO pleased

Published 8y ago - WSN News Bureau Canada

Supreme Court of Canada affirms that courts not to have any say in membership of private religious organisations in the landmark case of Highwood Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v. Randy Wall (‘Wall’), wherein WSO had intervenor status and presented their ... More »

World Sikh Organisation launches Sikh Faith E-Module

Published 8y ago - WSN News Bureau Canada

World Sikh Organization of Canada, in partnership with the Peel District School Board launches the Sikh Faith E-Module to share information on Sikh faith, culture and heritage. The World Sikh Organization of Canada, in partnership with the Peel District School... More »

WSO questions Indo-Canada security framework on human rights

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

WSO examines the Framework for Cooperation on Countering Terrorism and Violent Extremism between Canada and India on the human rights front. The WSO concern gives expression to Sikh fears and concerns. Without getting cowed down by the superfluous and baseles... More »

Sikhs love Justin Trudeau and damn Indian scribes

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

Sikhs constituting 1.4% of the Canadian population and 1.8% of India’s have seen Sikh baiting during Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s trip to India. The Sikh nation’s response was mature and measured. In this open letter of appreciation, love and gratitude, editor... More »

WSN welcomes Canada PM Trudeau and his team

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

World Sikh News welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his family, his cabinet colleagues, members of Parliament, Canadian media team including Punjabi media persons to the Punjab. Jee Aayan Nu! Welcome!! Bienvenue!!! The World Sikh News welcomes: Ca... More »

Sikh nation rebuts Indian media’s Sikhophobia over Canada PM visit

Published 8y ago - Jagmohan Singh

As a run-up to the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his family and cabinet colleagues, Sikhophobia has struck. Indian magazines, veteran columnists and the establishment have joined hands to give a thumbs-down to the visit, ostensibly because o... More »

WSO hosts World Interfaith Harmony Week in Surrey

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

World Sikh Organisation of Canada hosts World Interfaith Harmony Week in Surrey to foster understand, love, respect and sharing in a strife-torn hate-filled world. As intolerance is being fed by a section of society and world political leaders, there is a cryi... More »

Transport Canada allows small Kirpans on flights, Sikhs pleased

Published 8y ago - WSN News Desk

Come 27 November and practising Sikh Canadians will be allowed to carry their kirpans on domestic and international flights, except those going to the US announces Transport Canada. In a welcome relief to all practising Sikh Canadians, Transport Canada has tak... More »

Reconciliation is key to inclusivity and prosperity shows Canada

Published 8y ago - WSN News Bureau

Reconciliation Canada organised a Walk for Reconciliation which saw the participation of thousands, including Sikh Canadians, all of whom demonstrated a vibrant commitment to an inclusive society focussed to prosperity of all including indigenous communities a... More »