Canada has long been hailed as a beacon of multiculturalism, a nation where diverse communities coexist, contributing to a vibrant national identity.
Yet, a dark trend is emerging, threatening this celebrated ethos: a sharp rise in hate against Indian immigrants.
Between May 2023 and April 2025, over 26,600 posts on X containing offensive slurs targeting South Asians marked a staggering 1,350% increase from the previous year, according to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).
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Hate crimes have surged by 200% since 2019, with cities like Brampton, Toronto, and Calgary becoming epicentres of hostility.
However, every intellectual Canadian understands that criminal mindsets don’t have a nationality and welcomes immigrants with open arms.
Since they understand the fact that even genuine Indian immigrants dislike crime, and in fact, one of the primary reasons they immigrate to Canada is to seek a better life and embrace Canadian culture.
And most do like and follow the “law of the land,” but they are often faced with difficulties and sidelined because of just being from India.
Check out 👇 the roots, impacts, and responses to this escalating crisis, including incidents where gangsters of Indian descent target their communities, and Indian diaspora’s profound contributions to Canada’s growth 👇
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