Ottawa, Canada's intelligence agency has declared Khalistani extremists a 'national security threat', citing their use of Canadian institutions to promote a 'violent extremist agenda'.
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service's 2025 Public Report highlights the ongoing threat posed by Canada-based Khalistani extremists, who continue to engage in violent activities that harm Canadian interests.
The report notes that some Khalistani extremists have connections to Canadian citizens who leverage institutions to promote their violent agenda and collect funds from unsuspecting community members.
Khalistani extremist groups demand the creation of a sovereign state within India and are designated as terrorist organisations by New Delhi due to their involvement in separatist activities.
The report distinguishes between non-violent advocacy for a Khalistan state and violent extremism, stating that only a small group of individuals who use Canada as a base to promote violence are considered Khalistani extremists.
