Canada's Sikh Population: From Growth to Diplomatic Row

Canada's involvement in the Sikh struggle in India has deep historical roots, with the country now home to the largest Sikh population outside of India. Tensions surrounding the Khalistan movement, which advocates for an independent Sikh state in Punjab, have recently come to the forefront following allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist in British Columbia. Canada's Sikh community has been drawn to the country due to shared values and opportunities, but not all Sikhs support the separatist movement. Sikhs hold prominent positions in Canadian society and politics, including Jagmeet Singh, the head of the New Democratic Party.