First-ever official acknowledgment links Canadian-based Khalistani extremists to terror financing, charity misuse, and organized crime
Key Highlights
- First official admission by Canadian government
- Khalistani groups like Babbar Khalsa & ISYF receiving funds from Canada
- Report flags terror financing through charities, crypto, and criminal activity
- Financial links also found with Hamas and Hezbollah
- Global pressure mounts on Ottawa to crack down on extremist networks
Canada’s First-Ever Admission: Khalistani Groups Funded from Within
In a significant revelation, Canada has officially acknowledged for the first time that Khalistani terror groups are operating from its territory and receiving financial support.
The assessment, released by Canada’s Finance Department, warns about money laundering and terrorist financing risks, highlighting that Khalistani extremists have long raised funds within Canada and abroad.
Key Khalistani Groups Mentioned
The report identifies several Khalistani-linked terrorist organizations, including:
- Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)
- International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF)
- Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
These groups, listed as terrorist entities under Canada’s Criminal Code, have been receiving financial backing from Canadian soil, according to law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Diverse Methods of Terror Financing Revealed
The report highlights the sophisticated and multi-layered financing channels used by these extremist groups:
- Abuse of charitable organizations and non-profit sectors
- Crowdfunding and crypto transactions
- Drug trafficking, auto theft, and other organized crime
- State financing and misuse of banking services
“These groups previously had an extensive fundraising network in Canada but now consist of smaller pockets of individuals with allegiance to the cause,” the report noted.
Global Reach and Links to Other Extremist Entities
The same Canadian report also draws parallels with other politically motivated violent extremist (PMVE) groups such as:
- Hamas
- Hezbollah
All of these entities were found to have financial ties to Canadian sources, posing a serious risk to international security and diplomacy.
Lack of Action Under Scrutiny
For years, India has accused Canada of turning a blind eye to Khalistani extremism. Visual evidence, witness accounts, and investigative reports have long established their presence — but official recognition has been missing.
Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was criticized for being “a mute spectator”, and all eyes are now on his potential successor Mark Carney to:
- Reform national security policy
- Dismantle terror-financing networks
- Rebuild diplomatic trust with India
India’s Response Expected
India has long urged Canada to take stricter action against pro-Khalistani elements. With this official acknowledgment, pressure is expected to intensify for:
- Deportation of wanted terrorists
- Freezing of illicit assets
- Joint counter-terrorism cooperation
This landmark admission by Canada is likely to have wide-reaching implications on its foreign policy, domestic security laws, and international relations — particularly with India, which has repeatedly flagged the dangers of Khalistani terrorism being exported from Canadian soil.
The world now waits to see whether this acknowledgment will lead to action — or remain a long-overdue footnote in Canada’s troubled counter-terror record.
