The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) has expressed serious worries about the continuous harassment faced by the Hindu community, temples, and Indian diplomatic officials in Canada. The foundation accused pro-Khalistan groups of misusing the right to protest to target communities and temples, often resorting to aggressive tactics under the guise of free expression.
Supporting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to India and subsequent trips to Australia and Japan, the HCF views these engagements as crucial for enhancing bilateral relations, expanding Canada’s trade networks, attracting investments, and creating opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. Hindu Canadians and other multicultural groups have long advocated for stronger ties between Canada and other democratic nations with shared historical and cultural bonds.
The HCF highlighted a concerning trend of attacks that started with Indian consulates in Canada, moved on to threatening Hindu Canadians and their places of worship, and now involve prominent Canadian figures, including recent campaigns against Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Prime Minister Carney. The foundation emphasized the importance of peaceful protest in Canadian democracy but condemned any bullying, threats, or extremism targeting elected leaders, multicultural communities, or religious sites.
Denouncing the weaponization of the India narrative by Khalistani groups, the HCF criticized the unfair vilification of the land of origin for Hindu Canadians, which is being used to sow division instead of fostering dialogue. The foundation strongly condemned the escalating bullying and extremism, which now extends into Canadian democracy, including attempts to intimidate MPs, Mayors like British Columbia Mayor David Eby, and undermine the sanctity of the Parliament of Canada. The HCF called on all levels of government to decisively address this growing threat to safeguard public safety and social harmony.
