Canada’s intelligence and financial authorities have intensified scrutiny on charitable organisations in the country, after these organisations were suspected of diverting funds to terrorist groups, particularly Khalistani outfits.
Moreso, a recent report by the Canadian Finance Ministry classified the Khalistani terrorism alongside Hamas and Hezbollah, explicitly warning that extremists are exploiting charitable organisations to finance terror activities.
Maninder Gill, head of a local radio station, has written to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the country’s Finance Minister, and Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting the abuse of charitable status for terror financing.
He noted that the previous administration failed to take effective action despite repeated warnings and evidence