Two Canadian Members of Parliament recently urged the federal government to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and prevent its chief, Mohan Bhagwat, from visiting Canada. The MPs claimed that his presence could “lead to social disorder”. Bhagwat is scheduled to travel to Canada from 31st August to 1st September as part of a global outreach tour.
In a letter addressed to Canada’s ministers for public safety, immigration and foreign affairs, the MPs asked the government to declare Bhagwat inadmissible to Canada. They alleged that he has a history of “hate speech, advocacy of violence against religious minorities, targeted intimidation of critics in India and in Canada” and alleged associations with criminal and terrorist organisations. The MPs also called for the RSS to be banned, arguing that its influence in Canada could threaten minority communities and public order.
“We ask you to declare Mr Bhagwat inadmissible to Canada,” the letter said, adding that “Mr Bhagwat’s presence in Canada would be a danger to Canadians. He is not welcome here.”
McPherson and Kwan stated that there is “considerable evidence” of the RSS’s sphere of influence in Canada, adding that “Muslim, Sikh, Dalit and other minorities in India have been targeted with intimidation and violent threats.”
They also noted that United Nations human rights experts have called on Canada to ensure that members of the Sikh community are “protected from violent threats” by Hindutva extremist groups, including the RSS. Concluding their letter, the NDP lawmakers stated: “Let us be clear: Mr Bhagwat’s presence in Canada would be a danger to Canadians. He is not welcome here.”
The MPs who authored this letter belong to the left-liberal political spectrum. Their public stances, actions, and key political associations unequivocally suggest that they act in close alignment with pro-Khalistani supporters and regional separatist interests, using their official platforms to echo agendas targeted against India.
Who is Heather McPherson: Supporter of Khalistani terrorists
Sympathy for radical preacher Amritpal Singh
Heather McPherson’s track record highlights consistent support for radical figures. In 2023, she openly backed the radical preacher and pro-Khalistani operative Amritpal Singh following police action in Punjab. Sharing a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Heather wrote: “The arrest of Sikh activists, restriction on public gathering, & shutdown of internet services in #punjab is extremely worrying. I will join @theJagmeetSingh in expressing my deep concerns and in urging the Canadian govt to use diplomatic pressure to protect human rights”.
The arrests of Sikh activists, restriction on public gatherings, & shut down of internet services in the #Punjab is extremely worrying. I join @theJagmeetSingh in expressing my deep concerns and in urging the 🇨🇦 gov’t to use
— Heather McPherson (@HMcPhersonNDP) March 18, 2023
diplomatic pressure to protect human rights. https://t.co/Ix2bEcb6C7
Singh was later detained under India’s National Security Act and remains imprisoned. He has been associated with the separatist Khalistan movement.
Alignment with Islamist Groups
Highlighting her strong alignment with Muslim advocacy groups, a common trait for left-liberal politicians, McPherson was pictured alongside the launch of a “Combatting Islamophobia” policy handbook released by the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council.
The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council has released a "Combatting Islamophobia" policy handbook. Pictured alongside the launch is Heather McPherson, a Member of Parliament from Canada's left-wing New Democratic Party.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) June 24, 2026
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The group called for the introduction of “anti-Islamophobia education” into school curricula, at least $40 million in federal funding for anti-Islamophobia programs, an additional Islamophobia funding stream worth around $20 million, and initiatives designed to counter what it describes as online misinformation.
Pro-Palestinian groups and radical extremism
McPherson’s involvement also extends to supporting pro-Palestinian advocacy. During an incident where NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh claimed he didn’t know about the takeover of a Parliament building when asked by reporter Chris Dacey, at least three members of Jagmeet’s caucus- Matthew Green, Heather McPherson, and Leah Gazan- were seen supporting the pro-Palestinian group.
Jagmeet Singh said he didn't know about the takeover of a Parliament building today when Chris Dacey asked him about it. At least 3 members of Jagmeet's caucus – Matthew Green, Heather McPherson, and Leah Gazan – were seen supporting the pro-Palestinian group
— Jon Villeneuve (@rightblend) December 3, 2024
📸 Chris Dacey pic.twitter.com/1evnDiAOwR
High-profile NDP MPs, including McPherson, have consistently shown prominent support for Palestinian advocacy initiatives, particularly when multiple caucus members formally endorsed the Vote Palestine Campaign platform and pushed for sweeping changes to Canadian foreign policy regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Furthermore, according to journalist Daniel Bordman, McPherson and her party, the NDP, have even shown sympathy toward radical groups like the Houthis.
Targeting Canadian Jewish veterans
Heather McPherson from the NDP has gone so far as to push for measures calling for the imprisonment of Canadian Jews who served in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) defending Israel from Hamas terrorists.
Heather McPherson from the NDP is calling for the imprisonment of Canadian Jews who served in the IDF defending Israel from the Hamas terrorists butchers pic.twitter.com/tKVOffZoQk
— Israel Now (@neveragainlive1) January 9, 2026
She sponsored a petition directed at the Minister of Justice, alleging that there is “credible evidence of serious violations of international law by the IDF in the Middle East” that suggests the involvement of Canadian citizens or residents. The petition calls upon the Canadian government to “direct the Canada Border Services Agency to screen Canadian citizens/residents returning from Israel for foreign military service,” issue “warnings that Canadians serving/volunteering with the IDF may face criminal liability under Canadian law,” and create a website “to collect information from Gaza/West Bank war crime victims/witnesses.”
In November, McPherson also condemned Canadian universities for “platforming” IDF soldiers, stating she would raise “concerns with the Canadian government that IDF soldiers are freely touring Canadian universities while the genocide continues.”
Amir Epstein, CEO of the Jewish advocacy group Tafsik, called the petition a “transparent attempt to appease radical ideologues by targeting law-abiding Canadian citizens,” while Richard Marceau, Senior Vice President at CIJA, urged McPherson to stop “rhetoric that demonises Jewish Canadians” and “pander to extremists.”
Opposition to Jewish Figures
Heather McPherson bows to radical Islamist pressure while attempting to silence Jewish voices, feeding antisemitism while hiding behind anti-Islamophobia narratives. While violent crime, inflation, and the fentanyl crisis spiral out of control, McPherson has focused efforts on banning Jewish comedian Michael Rapaport from entering Canada, doing the bidding of groups like the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM).
On 27th February, 2025, she posted a statement on her X account calling on the Canadian government to deny entry to Rapaport: “Statement calling on Canadian government to deny entry to Michael Rapaport – February 27. New Democrats are alarmed that American personality Michael Rapaport is scheduled to perform in Canada. Rapaport, who has a significant criminal history, also has a long history of racist and Islamophobic speech, and of inciting violence and supporting terrorism. We are witnessing an alarming increase in Islamophobia in Canada and globally.”
Statement calling on Canadian government to deny entry to Michael Rapaport – February 27, 2025
— Heather McPherson (@HMcPhersonNDP) February 27, 2025
New Democrats are alarmed that American personality Michael Rapaport is scheduled to perform in Canada. @nccm 1/x
Who is Jenny Kwan?
Jenny Kwan has similarly used her platform to amplify pro-Khalistani and anti-India narratives. Sharing the letter demanding a ban on Mohan Bhagwat on her X account, she wrote, “Serious concerns: extremist networks linked to intimidation, hatred, violence, foreign interference targeting minority communities/critics. Govt must put public safety and rights of Canadians ahead of political interests. Anti-Sikh/Islamophobic hate speech has no place in Canada”
Serious concerns: extremist networks linked to intimidation, hatred, violence, foreign interference targeting minority communities/critics. Govt must put public safety and rights of Canadians ahead of political interests. Anti-Sikh/Islamophobic hate speech have no place in Canada pic.twitter.com/sPLSDf1DgS
— Jenny Kwan (@JennyKwanBC) August 7, 2026
Reflecting her left-liberal stance on Middle Eastern politics, NDP MP Jenny Kwan has actively demanded that the Liberal government accelerate the entry of people from Gaza into Canada. While the government promised to bring 5,000 individuals, with over 850 having officially arrived, Kwan continues to push for faster and broader processing.
NDP MP Jenny Kwan wants the Liberal government to bring more people faster to Canada from Gaza.
— The Real Mr Bench (@therealmrbench) September 22, 2025
Trudeau promised 5000.
850+ have officially arrived thus far. pic.twitter.com/YbdOgjhV58
Jenny Kwan belongs to Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP). The NDP is an active member of the Progressive Alliance, an international cartel of left-leaning political parties.
Hello Mr Khera,
— Office Of Vijay Patel (@VijayGajeraO) August 9, 2026
The Canadian MP Jenny Kwan, who has written the letter, belongs to the New Democratic Party.
The details you want to hide are that the party is part of an international cartel of the Progressive Alliance, in which Congress is their sister organization.
So who… https://t.co/9xcpWHZEPX pic.twitter.com/x68QcHwFAc
Within this global alliance, the Indian National Congress (INC) serves as its sister organisation, establishing an indirect political link between Canada’s NDP leadership and Indian opposition networks.
