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Hindu Community Leaders Honour MP Anthony Housefather in Ottawa for Proposing Amendment to Bill C-9 to Remove Swastika
Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) formally recognized the MP @AHousefather 's leadership in proposing an amendment to Bill C‑9, ensuring that the sacred Hindu symbol “Swastika” is not misrepresented or conflated with the Nazi hate symbol, Hakenkreuz.
This clarification is vital for protecting Hindu heritage, preventing cultural misinterpretation, and upholding the dignity of a symbol that has been revered for thousands of years.

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Jan 202 min read


MP Melissa Lantsman stood in the Canadian Parliament to highlight the escalating violence faced by Hindus in Bangladesh
Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman stood in the Canadian Parliament to highlight the escalating violence faced by Hindus in Bangladesh. Speaking on behalf of petitioners, she drew attention to over 2,000 incidents in 2024 alone, including:
• Arson attacks on Hindu homes and businesses
• Mob violence and forced displacement against Hindu Community
• Sexual assaults targeting Hindu women and girls
• Temple demolitions destroying sacred spaces

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Dec 10, 20251 min read


Hindu Canadians Celebrate Landmark Victory in Parliament: Swastika Removed from Bill C-9 as a reference to Hate Symbol
Hindu Canadians Celebrate Landmark Victory in Parliament: Swastika Removed from Bill C-9 as a reference to Hate Symbol

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Dec 9, 20255 min read


Hindu Canadian Foundation Demands Accountability from CTV Featuring Hinduphobic Poster - ACT NOW
Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) expresses its deep condemnation of the latest CTV broadcast that provided a platform to an individual who appeared with a background poster explicitly stating “NO Hindi,” “NO Hindutva,” and “NO Hindustan.”

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Nov 26, 20251 min read


HCF Leads the Fight Against FIREWORKS BAN in Mississauga - Action Oriented Grassroot Advocacy
A Win for the Community, But Vigilance Needed: While the withdrawal of the ban was a major victory for the Hindu Canadians, the process revealed troubling gaps in democratic practice:

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Community Demands Action: Mr. President Keshav, Stop Alcohol at Diwali Event in Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir, Oakville
Protecting Dharma Starts with Us and Our Places of Worship: SAVE Temples, Save Traditions. On this sacred occasion of Navratri 2025. when...

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Sep 22, 20253 min read


HCF Advocacy in Action: Toronto Star Corrects Symbol Mislabeling of Swastika, A Win for Cultural Sensitivity and Hindu Advocacy
In a landmark move for Canadian media, the Toronto Star has officially revised its article to correctly identify the Nazi emblem as the Hakenkreuz, not the sacred Swastika—a correction hailed by advocacy groups as a historic step toward responsible journalism and cultural respect.

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Jul 22, 20252 min read


"It’s Not the Swastika — Why Toronto Star Must Use 'Hakenkreuz' When Referring to the Nazi Symbol"
It is deeply concerning to see the sacred Hindu symbol “Swastika” mischaracterized. The Swastika, revered by approximately 1.5 billion Hindus worldwide including over 1.5 million in Canada, is a symbol of peace and well-being with thousands of years of cultural significance. Jewish organizations, including @bnaibrithcanada , have clearly differentiated the Swastika from the hate symbol “Hakenkreuz,” often referred to as the Nazi emblem. Groups such as Hindu Canadian Foundatio

HCF Editor Desk
Jul 21, 20251 min read


Hindu Canadians Face Rising Threats from Khalistani Supporters as PM Shri Narendra Modi Visit Canada
Hindu Canadian Foundation Condemns Khalistani Extremism and Calls for Protection of Hindu Canadians During PM Modi’s Visit to Canada...

HCF Board
Jun 15, 20254 min read


Call to Action: Distinguishing the Sacred Swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz (Durham Regional Police, ON CANADA)
Advocating for Accurate Terminology: Distinguishing the Sacred Swastika from the Nazi Hakenkreuz
Arunesh Giri
Mar 4, 20252 min read


"Building Trust and Confidence: Hindu Canadians Join Countering Hate Initiative with Peel Police"
On January 27, 2025, members of the Hindu Canadian community participated in an enlightening educational session organized by the...

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Jan 27, 20252 min read


On World Human Rights Day, Hindu Canadians Protest Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh
On World Human Rights Day, Canadian Hindus Protest Atrocities Against Minorities in Bangladesh

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Hindu Community Calls on Walmart to Remove Disrespectful Products Depicting Shri Ganesh
[Toronto, Canada] – The Hindu community strongly urges Walmart to immediately remove the following products from its website due to their of

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Dec 6, 20242 min read


January 22 has been recognized as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Day in Canada, honouring the historic restoration of the sacred Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
January 22 has been recognized as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Day in Canada, honouring the historic restoration of the sacred Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Hindu Canadian Foundation
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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