As we come upon the anniversary of the November 1984 genocide of Sikhs across India, it is no secret that 1984 still matters and Sikhs still remember.

On October 24^th and 25^th, WSO representatives were on Parliament Hill for two days of meetings with MPs of all three major Canadian parties.

We remember S. Jaswant Singh Khalra on the anniversary of his disapperance.  We reflect here on his work, his death his legacy and how the uproar over his abduction caused ripples in Canada.

On Sunday June 12, the World Sikh Organization of Canada’s series of June human rights events  concluded with the WSO’s Surrey Inter-community dinner at the Punjab Banquet Hall.  Earlier events had taken place in Ottawa, Brampton and Edmonton. 

By Balpreet Singh, legal counsel WSO

Ever since I was denied entry to the Toronto courthouse on a high school class trip because of my kirpan, I’ve had in interest in human rights law and addressing the issues faced by Sikhs who wear their articles of faith.  I’ve dealt with various issues over the years including restrictions on the kirpan on Via Rail and more recently at the Quebec National Assembly.  Recently I had the opportunity to deal with  a similar issue on Greyhound buses.

Another day, another trivial story on how politicians are exploiting the “ethnic” vote.

As disappointed as we were that Quebec’s National Assembly voted unanimously to ban kirpans from government buildings yesterday, we were also impressed with the thoughtful coverage by reporters in a variety of media.