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Post–Bill C-9 in Canada: Temple Protests, Hinduphobia Fears, and a Roadmap to Hindu–Sikh Unity
Coordinated demonstrations outside Triveni Mandir (Brampton) and Lakshmi Narayan Mandir (Surrey) shortly after Canada’s Bill C‑9 advanced have heightened concerns about Hinduphobia and worship‑site safety. This analysis explains what happened, why the timing matters, and how police mitigated risks with 100‑metre safety buffers. It clarifies the legal thresholds that separate protected protest from criminal conduct…
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Canada Mourns Nancy Grewal: Anti-separatist voice killed, sparking free-speech and security alarm
A 45-year-old Punjabi YouTuber and singer, Nancy Grewal, was killed in the Windsor–LaSalle area of Ontario in what police describe as an isolated incident, with no arrests yet announced. Known for an unambiguous rejection of violence and for calling for unity across Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities, her death has intensified concerns about free…
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Confronting White Supremacy in Canada: Safeguarding Dharmic Communities and Pluralism
A CBC investigation into Second Sons Canada reveals how white supremacy threatens Canada’s pluralism and targets dharmic communities. This analysis explains the group’s deceptive recruitment tactics, the meaning behind “Remigration Now,” and documented instances of anti-immigrant and Hinduphobic rhetoric. It situates Second Sons within a wider network of ‘active clubs’ that target youth across multiple…
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Edmonton’s Hindu Heritage Month 2025: Powerful Performances, Living Traditions, and Community Unity
Edmonton marked Hindu Heritage Month 2025 with an academically grounded yet warmly engaging celebration at the Stanley A. Milner Library. CoHNA Canada brought families, artists, and civic leaders together for a program spanning philosophy, folk arts, classical dance, and hands-on traditions. Highlights included reflections on Swami Vivekananda, a Nepal spotlight with Tamang Selo and Kumari-inspired…
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Canada’s Landmark Decision: Honoring the Sacred Swastika, Rejecting the Nazi Hakenkreuz
Canada has formally clarified the difference between the sacred Swastika and the Nazi Hakenkreuz, protecting religious freedom while reinforcing opposition to hate symbols. The step affirms the Swastika’s millennia-old meaning in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and its broader cultural presence across South Asia, without diluting the ban on Nazi imagery. Educators, museums, and law enforcement…
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Mississauga’s Landmark Stand Against Hinduphobia Strengthens Safety, Inclusion, and Faith Freedom
Mississauga City Council passed a historic resolution condemning Hinduphobia, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to freedom of religion and belief under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The motion addresses documented concerns—temple vandalism, misinformation, and student harassment—through education, outreach, and collaboration with Peel Regional Police and interfaith organizations. Data-driven evidence from ISD and Rutgers underscores the…
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Essential Briefing: Escalating Attacks on Indian Films in Canada Endanger Cultural Freedom
This analysis documents a decade-long escalation of threats and violence against Indian cinema and Hindu cultural spaces in Canada, from pepper spray and screen-slashing to arson and live gunfire. Readers will discover a clear, chronological synthesis of incidents across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, showing how intimidation has disrupted films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi,…
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Essential Clarification to Transform Anti‑Hate Laws: Coalition Urges ‘Hakenkreuz’ Accuracy in Canada
A multi-faith coalition representing more than 70 organizations has called on Canadian lawmakers to correct terminology in Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act) and Petition e-6625 by prohibiting the Nazi Hakenkreuz rather than the sacred Swastika. This clarification aligns with historical records showing that Nazis used the term Hakenkreuz, not Swastika, and with police and legislative…
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Urgent Call to Safeguard Hindu Culture in Canada
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Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month: A Glimpse into the Rich Culture and Contributions of Hindu Canadians
Hindu Heritage Month, a time of reflection and celebration, is an annual event that holds special significance in the heart of Canada. With each passing November, this month takes on a deeper meaning as it gives us an opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of Hindu culture and acknowledge the invaluable contributions made by…
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Justin Trudeau booed in Canada mosque over Israel-Hamas war
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced booing at a Toronto mosque during his visit due to his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Liberal MPs in Canada are aligning with calls from Muslim groups for a ceasefire, while prominent Canadian Jewish organizations are demanding Trudeau retract a comment that was seen as supporting Hamas’s claim that…
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Origins of Khalistani Terrorism in Canada
The rise of Khalistani terrorism in Canada and India is a troubling phenomenon that has had far-reaching consequences for the security and social cohesion of both countries. Advocates of Khalistan, a hypothetical independent Sikh state, have resorted to violence and terror tactics to achieve their political aims, including bombings, assassinations, and targeted killings. The victims…