Canada’s top intelligence agency has declared Khalistani extremists as a national security threat, warning that a small but active network continues to use the country as a base to fund and support violence. The assessment, published in the Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s 2025 public report, lays out concerns over fundraising, influence networks, and links to extremist activity.
"Ongoing involvement in violent extremist activities by CBKEs (Canada-based Khalistani extremists) continues to pose a national security threat to Canada and to Canadian interests," the report said. It added that some individuals are deeply integrated within Canadian society and use established systems to advance their agenda.
The report also reflected on the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182 bombing, tying it to extremist networks. "This past year marked the 40th anniversary of the bombing of Air India Flight 182, whose suspects were members of CBKE groups," the report said.
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