Press Releases

Karnataka Hijab Ban a Threat to All Minorities

Ottawa (March 23, 2022): The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is deeply concerned by the decision of a High Court in India’s Karnataka to uphold a ba...

WSO Welcomes Arrival of Afghan Sikh Refugees- Fears for Those Left Behind

Ottawa (March 17, 2022): The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the latest arrival of Afghan Sikh and Hindu refugee families to Canada, but continue...

WSO Statement on Emergencies Act

Ottawa (February 17, 2022): The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by the Government of Canada’s invocation of the Emergencies Act. The ...

WSO: Canadian Gurdwaras in Crisis Due to Restrictive Visa Policies

Ottawa (January 28, 2022): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Minister of Immigration & Citizenship Sean Fraser with respect to the cr...

WSO Welcomes Brampton Support of Legal Challenge Against Bill 21

Brampton (December 16, 2021): The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomes the City of Brampton’s motion approving $100,000 of financial support to the le...

WSO Holds Virtual Biennial Convention- Board Selected for New Term

Ottawa (December 6, 2021): The World Sikh Organization of Canada held a virtual biennial convention on Saturday December 4, 2021. Given the current COVID ...

WSO Expresses Concern Regarding Indian NIA Visit to Canada

Ottawa (November 9, 2021): The World Sikh Organization of Canada has written to Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino with respect to recent news that India...

WSO Condemns Racist Graffiti Targeting Calgary Gurdwara

Calgary (October 26, 2021) The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the racist vandalism on the road leading to the Sikh Society of Calgary that was re...

Trudeau & O’Toole’s Reaction to Bill 21 Debate Question Truly Outrageous: WSO

Ottawa (September 10, 2021): The World Sikh Organization of Canada finds both Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O’T...

WSO Condemns NSW School Kirpan Policy

Ottawa (August 20, 2021): The World Sikh Organization of Canada condemns the kirpan policy introduced by the NSW Department of Education in Australia. The ...