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Ottawa, Canada: WSO intervenes in the Canadian Supreme Court in the TWU -Trinity Western University case and pleads for equal standards of review for communities WSO is on its heels intervening in cases involving communities other than Sikhs, in its true commi... More »
Ottawa, Canada: Canadian International Exhibition centre Evraz Place allows Sikh visitors to wear Kirpan after WSO intervention Continuing its ongoing campaign to ensure Sikh rights are protected in Canada, the WSO yet again intervened on behalf of a Sikh fami... More »
Come 27 November and practising Sikh Canadians will be allowed to carry their kirpans on domestic and international flights, except those going to the US announces Transport Canada. In a welcome relief to all practising Sikh Canadians, Transport Canada has tak... More »
Responding to needs for addressing issues of family, drug abuse and mental health issues among the growing Sikh community in Canada, WSO launches the much-needed Sikh Family Helpline. Brampton, Canada – Responding to the growing needs of psychological, psychia... More »
Reconciliation Canada organised a Walk for Reconciliation which saw the participation of thousands, including Sikh Canadians, all of whom demonstrated a vibrant commitment to an inclusive society focussed to prosperity of all including indigenous communities a... More »
Reminding the world of the bygone era when Kings used to issue diktats regarding dress to be worn, words to be spoken, prayers to be said and religions to be followed, Members of the National Assembly of Quebec have put a ban on women wearing Niqab in a clear ... More »
World Sikh Organisation Canada rejects the modified “Italian Kirpan” proposal and urges Jathedar Akal Takht to set aside the case in toto, offering legal and logistical assistance to Sikh Italians on the Kirpan and connected religious issues. Intervening in th... More »
For one week, Sikhs were happy and cheerful thanks to the words and images of Harjit Singh Sajjan on his maiden visit to homeland Punjab and India as the Defence Minister of Canada. Humility personified, suave, gentle, focussed, determined, God-fea... More »