India remains persistent foreign interference threat to Canada, CSIS says
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the final day of the G7 summit, Canada's spy agency warns that New Delhi remains a persistent foreign interference threat to this country.
In its annual report to Parliament, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service also identified China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan as the main perpetrators of foreign interference.
The report was tabled in Parliament on Friday but CSIS said it will not be published on its website until Wednesday, the day after the G7 concludes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney invited his Indian counterpart to the G7 over the objections of Sikh organizations and human rights activists, who have held demonstrations in Alberta over Mr. Modi's presence.
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and the RCMP said there was evidence linking agents of the Modi government to the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.
In its report, CSIS said the investigation into the gangland style murder continues and noted the links between 'the government of India and the Nijjar murder signals a significant escalation of India's repression efforts against the Khalistan movement and a clear intent to target individuals in North America.'
CSIS said Mr. Modi's Hindu nationalist agenda includes using Canada-based proxy agents that seek to influence the South Asia community and politicians. India's pressure tactics and targeting play a central role in New Delhi's activities in Canada, the report said.
'Canada must remain vigilant about continued foreign interference conducted by the government of India, not only within ethnic, religious and cultural communities, but also in Canada's political system,' CSIS said.
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