Carney should rescind Modi’s G7 invite over surveillance of Jagmeet Singh: NDP

What: The NDP is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to rescind Narendra Modi’s invitation to the G7 Summit; Global News revealed a suspected agent of the Indian government surveilled former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh; Jagmeet Singh was placed under RCMP protection in late 2023 due to a credible threat to his life; The agent is suspected of ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, a transnational syndicate linked to murders, extortion, and drug-related crimes; NDP MP Jenny Kwan stated that the targeting of a federal party leader by a foreign regime is a direct assault on Canada’s democracy; The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated that 'any form of attempted foreign interference is unacceptable' and that Carney and Modi agreed to continued law enforcement dialogue; Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s federal inquiry named India as the second-most active country involved in foreign interference operations in Canada, behind China; Former NDP strategist Jordan Leichnitz commented on the shocking nature of the alleged spying; Relations between Canada and India have long been tense over India’s perception of Canada being too lax on the Khalistan movement; The diplomatic relationship further soured in 2023 when former prime minister Justin Trudeau publicly linked the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C., to agents working for the Indian government; New Delhi still refuses to co-operate with an RCMP investigation into Nijjar’s killing; The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) condemned the alleged targeting of Singh, calling it 'absolutely unprecedented' and 'an act of war', urging the government to reconsider Modi’s invitation and demand full accountability from India.

When: Published June 12, 2025; Thursday (Global News reported, PMO sent statement, WSO press conference); Late 2023 (Jagmeet Singh placed under RCMP protection, police notified Singh of threat); April (Jagmeet Singh told reporters about the RCMP warning); 2023 (Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s federal inquiry, Justin Trudeau’s public statement on Nijjar’s murder).

Where: Canada (general); India (government, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, New Delhi, Punjab region); Surrey, B.C. (Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder); Ottawa (WSO press conference).

Why: The NDP is calling for Modi's G7 invitation to be rescinded because a suspected Indian government agent surveilled former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, which is considered a direct assault on Canada’s democracy and sovereignty; Jagmeet Singh was placed under RCMP protection due to a credible threat to his life; The PMO stated that Modi was invited due to India's importance as the fifth largest economy and most populous country, and to discuss global challenges; India is a significant actor in foreign interference in Canada; Canada-India relations are tense due to the Khalistan movement and India's refusal to cooperate on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder investigation; The WSO condemned the alleged targeting as an 'act of war' and demanded accountability to protect Canada's sovereignty, democracy, and human rights.

How: The NDP issued a public call; Global News revealed information about the surveillance; Police notified Jagmeet Singh of the threat and placed him under protection; The PMO responded with a written statement; Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s federal inquiry provided findings on foreign interference; Jordan Leichnitz provided an interview; Justin Trudeau publicly stated intelligence linking Nijjar's murder to Indian agents; New Delhi continues to refuse cooperation with the RCMP investigation; The World Sikh Organization of Canada held a press conference.