'What about Palm Sunday?': Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of 'pandering' to Sikhs on Vaishaki

The incident shines a light on the growing influence of Sikh-Canadians in the political landscape. With over 800,000 Sikhs—roughly 2% of the population—Canada is home to the largest Sikh diaspora outside India. The community has become a potent political force, with visible representation in Parliament, provincial legislatures, and local councils.