Canadian Report Flags Funding to Khalistani Extremist Groups from Within Canada

Ottawa, Sept 6: According to Canada's latest government report, titled “2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada,” at least two Khalistani extremist groups—Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation—have received financial support originating from within Canada. The report classifies these groups under the category of Politically Motivated Violent Extremism (PMVE), which includes entities that advocate violent means to establish new political systems.

Details and Context

The report builds on earlier intelligence which identified Khalistani extremist activity dating back to the mid-1980s, with efforts aimed at creating an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in India’s Punjab region. It notes that while these groups once had extensive fundraising networks in Canada, current support appears to be fragmented, sourced through smaller pockets of sympathizers.

Wider Intelligence and Oversight Concerns

This admission marks a notable shift, as it publicly acknowledges extremist financing within Canadian borders—a development echoed in global media coverage and starkly illustrating the need for heightened vigilance in financial oversight. Analysts warn of potential ramifications for Canada–India relations, given the longstanding diplomatic tensions over Sikh separatist activism abroad.

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Source: Daily Excelsior (Read original)

Labels: Khalistani Extremism, Canada Finance Report, Terror Financing, PMVE, Babbar Khalsa, ISYF

Tags: #Khalistan #TerrorFinancing #Canada #BabbarKhalsa #ISYF

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