Canadian Report Flags Financial Support to Khalistani, Hamas, Hezbollah Groups

By A Staff Reporter

Canada’s 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks has highlighted that funds originating from within the country have reached several extremist organizations abroad. The report, released by federal authorities, identifies Khalistani violent extremist groups such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) among the beneficiaries.

In addition to these groups, the assessment notes that the Middle Eastern organizations Hamas and Hezbollah have also received financial support traced back to Canadian sources. The findings underscore the ongoing challenges faced by Canadian agencies in monitoring and curbing illicit financial flows connected to extremist activities.

Officials said the report is part of a routine national risk assessment aimed at identifying threats within Canada’s financial system that may contribute to global terrorism and money laundering. While it does not provide specific figures or case details, the assessment stresses the need for enhanced vigilance, improved regulatory oversight, and strengthened cooperation with international partners.