Canada labels Khalistani extremists a national security threat while defending peaceful advocacy

The agency says peaceful advocacy is not extremism

Canada’s intelligence agency has designated Khalistani extremists as a national security threat, alleging they use Canadian institutions to push a violent agenda and raise funds for operations abroad. The move lands as Ottawa and New Delhi seek to repair relations. The agency also stresses a key distinction: peaceful advocacy for Khalistan is not considered extremism, unlike those planning violence.