The World Sikh Organisation of Canada (WSO) is set to host a panel discussion in Surrey on Friday to address the growing concerns around anti-Sikh hate in Canada and explore possible solutions.The event coincides with the release of WSO’s report, Understanding and Addressing Anti-Sikh Hate in Canada, a 78-page study funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.Scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the SFU Surrey engineering building, the panel will feature speakers including Baltej Singh Dhillon, Dr. Sonia Kaur Aujla-Bhullar, and Gurbaj Singh Multani. The discussion will be moderated by Gurpreet Kaur. The event is free, with prior registration required via Eventbrite.According to the report, based on surveys of more than 1,600 Sikh Canadians conducted between January and March 2025, 80 per cent of respondents believe hate and discrimination against Sikhs has increased over the past five years. Additionally, 65 per cent reported experiencing verbal harassment.The study identifies racism, xenophobia, and misinformation linked to India as key drivers of anti-Sikh sentiment. It defines anti-Sikh hate as prejudice or hostility directed at individuals due to their Sikh identity, appearance, beliefs, or advocacy.The WSO says the report is the first comprehensive effort to document and analyse the experiences of Sikh Canadians facing discrimination nationwide, combining survey data with insights from community town halls.