CSIS Warns of CBKE Extremism: HCF Repeats Its Call for Terrorist Listing to Safeguard Canadians

The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) is deeply concerned, though not surprised, by the latest CSIS Public Report 2025, which highlights the persistent and growing threat posed by Canada‑Based Khalistani Extremists (CBKEs).

For decades, CBKE networks have been linked to extremist ideology, intimidation, and violence, including connections to the Air India Flight 182 bombing, the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history, which claimed the lives of 329 innocent people, most of whom were Canadians. They have threatened Canadians, used violence-based imagery, disrupted the daily lives of Canadians, and persistently targeted places of worship, particularly Hindu temples. The historical record makes today's warnings tragically familiar. CSIS 2025 confirms that CBKEs continue to pose a national security threat to Canada and Canadian interests. The report identifies a disturbing pattern:

• CBKEs are well‑connected to Canadian citizens who leverage Canadian institutions to promote violent extremist agendas.

• Funds collected from unsuspecting community members are being diverted toward violent activities abroad.

• Extremist ideology is being embedded, normalized, and amplified through networks operating from Canadian soil.

These findings reinforce what many communities, including Hindu Canadians , have long understood: extremist ideology must be confronted, and Canada must be safeguarded.

Source CSIS Website - https://www.canada.ca/en/security-intelligence-service/corporate/publications/csis-public-report-2025.html

HCF Demands Based on CSIS Report 2025:

1. List CBKEs as a Terrorist Entity Under Canadian Law

Given the historical and ongoing threat, HCF calls for the immediate designation of CBKEs as a Terrorist Entity to prevent recruitment, propaganda, fundraising, and institutional infiltration.

2. Adopt an Action‑Oriented Approach to Dismantle CBKE Networks

HCF urges the Government of Canada to implement a comprehensive, action‑driven strategy to:

• Identify and disrupt extremist fundraising

• Investigate misuse of Canadian institutions

• Expose foreign‑linked extremist influence

• Prosecute individuals diverting funds toward violence

• Strengthen oversight of vulnerable community spaces

HCF demands an Action‑Oriented Approach to debunk, expose, and dismantle these extremist networks.

3. Protect Communities Targeted by Extremist Intimidation

Authorities must strengthen protections for communities, journalists, students, and civic leaders who face pressure or threats from extremist elements.

4. Increase Transparency and Public Awareness

Canada must ensure regular public reporting on extremist threats and educate communities so they do not unknowingly contribute to extremist‑linked fundraising.

Check the CSIS 2025 Full Report: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/csis-scrs/images/2025/public-report/Public%20Report_EN_2025_DIGITAL.pdf

Call to Action:

HCF urges all Canadians to stand for national security, justice, and public safety.

Sign the HCF Ongoing Petition and share it with every concerned Canadian:

Declare CBKEs a Terrorist Entity   https://www.hinducanadian.org/petetion-declarecbkeaterroristorg

Together, we can ensure that extremist violence finds no shelter, no platform, and no legitimacy in Canada.

About HCF

The Hindu Canadian Foundation (HCF) is a national, non‑profit community organization dedicated to safeguarding the interests, safety, and well‑being of Hindu Canadians. HCF works to strengthen civic awareness, promote community leadership, and advocate for policies.