Canada Intelligence Flags Khalistani Threat

The Canada — Canadian Security Intelligence Service (Canada — Canadian Security Intelligence Service) released its 2025 Public Report, identifying Canada-based Khalistani extremists as a national security threat due to their involvement in violent activities and use of Canadian institutions to promote their agenda. The report also accused India, China, Russia, Iran, and Pakistan of foreign interference and espionage in Canada's internal politics, with India specifically cited for 'transnational repression' activities. These allegations come amidst efforts by Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, to rebuild bilateral ties with India, which had deteriorated following Canada's allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Puri. While the Canada — Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner Mike Duheme has stated that current criminal investigations do not directly link transnational repression to a foreign entity, the Canada — Canadian Security Intelligence Service report underscores ongoing security concerns and diplomatic complexities.