Press Releases

WSO Convention Calls for Accommodation of the Turban at Canadian Workplaces

Kelowna (November 5, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada held its biennial convention on Saturday November 5th at Kelowna BC and adopted a resoluti...

WSO expresses support for Canada's human rights position at Commonwealth summit

Ottawa (October 31, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, commending his role at the recent Commo...

WSO Helps Resolve Seneca College Kirpan Issue

Toronto (October 19, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has helped Seneca College student Jaspreet Singh secure the right to freely wear his...

WSO Participates in BC Thanksgiving Food Drive

Surrey (September 15, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) and the Surrey Sikh community, along with the Church of Latter Day Saints of Surrey...

Canadian Sikh Assumes Command of British Columbia Regiment

Vancouver (September 12, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) offers its congratulations to Lt.-Col. Harjit Singh Sajjan for becoming the firs...

WSO Offers Condolences on the Passing of Jack Layton

Ottawa (August 22, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) offers its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Hon. Jack Layton. M...

Yellow Cab turban dispute resolved

Surrey (July 10, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) has worked with Ammerdeep Singh and the Yellow Cab taxi company to reach a mutually acce...

Happy Canada Day!

Ottawa (July 1, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) wishes all Canadians a very happy Canada Day.

WSO Remembers the Victims of the Air India Tragedy

Ottawa (June 23, 2011): The World Sikh Organization of Canada remembers the victims of the1985 Air India tragedy which took the livesof 331 innocent victims.

WSO asks Quebec Soccer Federation to review ruling on hijabs

Ottawa (June 21, 2011) -- The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is asking the Quebec Soccer Federation to review its decision to restrict players in c...