A Dangerous Fallout from Radical Politics
Jagmeet Singh, former leader of the NDP, is now under the protection of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)—an elite and costly public security service—due to what appears to be credible threats stemming from his public criticisms of India. His past rhetoric and extreme positions on social justice have made him a polarizing figure, and his political activism seems to have crossed international lines.
While freedom of expression is a democratic right, Singh’s aggressive tone toward a rising global power like India has come at a cost—one now borne by Canadian taxpayers.
Canada’s Highest-Spending MP
Few Canadians realize Singh was the highest-spending individual MP in the House of Commons, tying with Lori Idlout of Nunavut—Canada’s largest and most logistically challenging territory. In regions like Nunavut, essential services like Canada Post cannot be privatized due to the high cost of delivery in remote areas. Yet Singh, representing a far more accessible region, spent at levels that mirrored the unique costs of the Arctic.
This raises serious questions about Singh’s fiscal responsibility during his time in office—especially now that the RCMP must allocate limited resources to his protection.
Weapons, Faith, and Multicultural Complexity
Jagmeet Singh is part of the Sikh community, whose religious uniform includes the kirpan, a ceremonial blade worn by baptized Khalsa Sikhs. While many Canadians respect religious traditions, this highlights a broader tension: how multiculturalism interacts with national security, shared values, and accountability.
Many Sikhs are peaceful and law-abiding, but the actions of a few radicals—especially when they hold office or gain media traction—can create geopolitical risks that Canada is now forced to mitigate, often at the public’s expense.
A Broader Cultural Reckoning
There’s a larger discussion to be had about what defines Canadian culture. While many treat Christianity as a private religious matter, its Judeo-Christian framework formed the moral basis of Western law, liberty, and governance. Today, however, those foundations are eroding—replaced by shifting “natural laws” and ideologies that are more emotional than principled.
Atheistic governance, which dominates Canada’s political elite, often leads to reactionary policymaking. Without a shared moral compass, laws are easily manipulated by populism or political convenience.
Trudeau, Identity Politics, and Political Opportunism
Justin Trudeau famously embraced Indian culture—sometimes to the point of parody. Whether sincere or performative, Trudeau’s gestures opened the political door for Singh’s rise, turning the NDP into a party briefly bolstered by identity politics rather than substance.
Now that Singh has lost popularity and electoral relevance, the consequences of his political provocations live on—with ordinary Canadians paying for the cleanup.
Security Costs and No End in Sight
India is not going away. It is a global power with a growing economic and diplomatic footprint. If Singh has truly angered key figures in India, then RCMP protection may be required for the rest of his life. That creates both a financial burden and a precedent: what happens when another radical attempts the same political playbook?
Much like Canada’s lax criminal justice system—where catch-and-release policies fail to deter repeat offenders—there appears to be little accountability for public officials who create international instability and then retreat behind taxpayer-funded protection.
Final Thought: Leadership Requires Responsibility
This is not an issue of race, religion, or partisan loyalty. It’s about leadership and accountability. Canadians deserve better from their elected officials—especially those who spent lavishly while in power and now rely on the public purse for personal safety.
If Canada is going to protect freedom, it must also demand responsibility. Jagmeet Singh may no longer lead a party, but the political consequences of his time in office continue to affect Canadians today