CSIS: Advocacy for Khalistan separatism is lawful political activity
Indo-Canadian Voice CSIS: Advocacy for Khalistan separatism is lawful political activity posted by: Rattan Mall“Ongoing involvement in violent extremist activities by [Canada-based Khalistani extremists] continues to pose a national security threat to Canada and to Canadian interests” THE Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) says in its Public Report 2025 that was tabled in Parliament on Friday that “in Canada, advocacy for Khalistan separatism is lawful political activity.” In […] The post CSIS: Advocacy for Khalistan separatism is lawful political activity first appeared on Indo-Canadian Voice.Indo-Canadian Voice
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“Ongoing involvement in violent extremist activities by [Canada-based Khalistani extremists] continues to pose a national security threat to Canada and to Canadian interests”
THE Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) says in its Public Report 2025 that was tabled in Parliament on Friday that “in Canada, advocacy for Khalistan separatism is lawful political activity.”
In the “Operations and analysis” section under “Foreign interference and espionage”, the report states: “Historically, India has cultivated covert relationships with Canadian politicians, journalists, and members of the Indo-Canadian community, to exert its influence and advance its interests. This has included transnational repression (TNR) activities, such as surveillance and other coercive tactics meant to suppress criticism of the Government of India and create fear in the community.”
It adds: “Given the presence in Canada of supporters of the Khalistan separatist movement, Canada must remain vigilant regarding potential TNR activities. India acts to counter perceived threats to its domestic stability, including Khalistan separatism.’
About “Politically motivated violent extremism,” the report states: “This past year marked the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, whose suspects were members of Canada-based Khalistani extremist (CBKE) groups. It remains to this day the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history, with 329 people killed, most of them Canadians.
“There were no CBKE related attacks in Canada in 2025. Ongoing involvement in violent extremist activities by CBKEs continues to pose a national security threat to Canada and to Canadian interests. Some CBKEs are well connected to Canadian citizens who leverage Canadian institutions to promote their violent extremist agenda and collect funds from unsuspecting community members that are then diverted toward violent activities.
“Some Canadians participate in legitimate and peaceful campaigning to support the Khalistan separatist movement. Non-violent advocacy for the creation of a state of Khalistan is not considered extremism. Only a small group of individuals who use Canada as a base to promote, fundraise, or plan violence primarily in India are considered Khalistani extremists.”
The report adds: “CSIS continues to monitor emerging threats and contribute to the Government of Canada terrorist listing process. In 2025, 12 groups were added as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code.” They included the Bishnoi Gang of India.
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