Press Releases

Canada’s Opposition Parties Express Concern Over Threats to Whistleblower Surjit Singh

Ottawa (July 23, 2013): Canada’s opposition parties, the NDP and Liberals have both expressed concern over the threats to Punjab Police whistleblower sub in...

WSO Raises Concerns Over Surjit Singh’s Safety with Canadian MPs.

Ottawa (July 16, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has raised the issue of threats to sub inspector Surjit Singh with Canadian Parliamentarians a...

WSO Calls for Inquiry into Punjab Extrajudicial Killings

Ottawa (July 8, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has called upon the Punjab Government to initiate a formal inquiry into extrajudicial killings ...

Sikh Community Reaches Out to Serve in Aftermath of Calgary Floods

Calgary (June 24, 2013): The Sikh community of Calgary and the World Sikh Organization of Canada have been reaching out to serve in the aftermath of severe ...

WSO Condemns Vandalism of Surrey Hindu Temple

Surrey (June 24, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the vandalism of a Surrey Hindu temple early Sunday. Video recordings show two men w...

WSO concludes national annual human rights events in Surrey

Surrey (June 23, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada concluded its annual series of national human rights events with its annual inter-community di...

WSO Works with Fraser Health to Prepare Sikh Faith Resources

Surrey (June 17, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) in partnership with the Fraser Health Authority has announced the launch of a compendium...

WSO Statement on Lifting of Quebec Soccer Turban Ban

Ottawa (June 15, 2013): It was announced today by the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) that it will immediately lift its ban on the wearing of turbans by Sikh...

WSO Welcomes Clear Turban Directions From FIFA

Ottawa (June 14, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes clear directions from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and FIFA, e...

WSO Reacts to Suspension of Quebec Soccer Federation

Ottawa (June 10, 2013): The World Sikh Organization of Canada reacts with sadness to the decision of the Canadian Soccer Association to suspend the Quebec S...