The recent legal action initiated by Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton (“Statement of Claim” filed in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta on Oct 11), is full of defamatory statements about me. More importantly, it is an attack on public interest journalism. It is an abuse of power inconsistent with the liberal democracy that Canada considers itself to be. The statement of claim questions my status as a journalist. However, hours before the claim was filed, I was publicly acknowledged in the Canadian Parliament as an “anti-terrorism investigative journalist” for my “fearless reporting on Khalistani extremism” by an MP. It is important to note that prior to publishing my reports, I reached out to Mayor Sohi with inquiries in good faith, which he did not address. The allegations I have reported are supported by extensive documentation. I view this legal action as a politically motivated attempt to silence whistleblowers and intimidate journalists who report on large-scale government corruption. I am prepared to defend myself vigorously with strong legal representation. I stand firmly by my reporting. A politician taking legal action against an independent journalist who has uncovered matters of public interest contradicts Canadian values and principles. I invite everyone to view my journalism regarding this matter at https://infosohi.com I call upon Canadians who value transparency and integrity to stand with me in this fight against Amarjeet Sohi's unethical actions. We must not allow politicians to set a precedent that undermines honest reporting. I encourage those who wish to support the cause of defending the principles of a free press to visit https://infosohi.com Explore in-depth videos uncovering the details behind Amarjeet Sohi's actions. These videos provide documented evidence and insights into the issues impacting public interest. Andrea MacLean from JSS Barristers has been retained to represent me and my source against former Liberal minister and Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi’s lawsuit.

Earlier this year, the RCMP near Swift Current, Saskatchewan, less than 100 miles from the U.S. border, charged two Calgarians with trafficking a massive quantity of fentanyl, enough to kill nearly four million people. The accused, Kunwardeep Singh and Swati Narula, secured bail from the provincial court nearly three weeks after their arrest. Later, Singh, a truck driver, had his bail conditions relaxed to allow him to resume driving in the Calgary area. This raised the question of how Singh, caught with such an enormous amount of fentanyl could walk away on just twenty-five thousand dollars bail. Our investigation found that the lawyer contracted by the federal government to prosecute the case, Kim Alan Stinson, had previously been suspended, sanctioned, and found guilty of two counts of conduct unbecoming a lawyer by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. Is the influence of the World Sikh Organization over the Canadian government and bureaucracy—an organization with a history mired in the largest terrorist attack ever carried out from Canadian soil against Canadians, the 1985 Air India bombings, and with proximity to international drug traffickers—emboldening Singh Organized Crime? Is Canada undermining U.S. efforts to curb ethnic-religious gangs and fentanyl trafficking by hiring questionable lawyers as prosecutors to cases of this magnitude? More on MP Tim Singh Uppal: https://youtu.be/w4tZkBPGn90 More on Singh Organized Crime: https://youtu.be/6dGQG_SjU-M More on Singh "International Students": https://youtu.be/c36QFSWW4jY More on the World Sikh Organization: https://youtu.be/msPFJoYRAGI More on record-breaking drug super-lab bust: https://youtu.be/d9V20v7Xcig More on former gangster inside Canadian parliament: https://youtu.be/Tn2eX1tDtwc More on the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project: https://youtu.be/5hO08tKyfMY Please consider making a donation to make this journalism possible: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Arunpreet Singh, 23, is out on bail after being busted back in May 2024 with 10 pounds of fentanyl and other drugs worth over $1 million in Regina, Saskatchewan, while his two co-accused — both named Manev, with no surnames — remain in custody, courts have confirmed with us. All three youngsters were in Canada on student visas, trafficking millions of lethal doses of fentanyl and other drugs for another 20-year-old Indian “student” with no surname, who calls himself “Robin,” and who was arrested shortly after the initial operation, busted with 13 additional pounds of fentanyl. “Robin” pleaded guilty in December 2024 and was sentenced to eight years in prison. He is scheduled to be deported after serving his sentence, according to the prosecutor. But the question arises: how was a now-convicted 20-year-old Indian “student” able to get his hands on millions of dollars’ worth of drugs and hire three other Indian “students,” one of whom is now out on bail nonetheless? Where are the real kingpins? And are Canadian police and prosecutors only allowed to go after the young Singhs, not the big Singhs — the ones with big turbans — accused of running the show? All the crimes committed by individuals who arrived in Canada from Punjab under student and temporary visa programs — drug trafficking, assassinations, and other organized criminal acts — go further back than the Liberal era, to Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. It was Tim Singh Uppal, the minister who personally went to Punjab and “introduced a ‘super visa’ for parents and grandparents” while pledging to bring the highest number of Indian students to Canada, who spearheaded this policy in 2011. Today, while young Singhs are trafficked, exploited by corrupt agents, and illegally sold pathways to residency through the trucking industry, the “big Singhs” — those who profited politically from opening these channels — still sit comfortably inside Canada’s Parliament, untouched and unaccountable for the chaos their policies unleashed on both Canadian and American national security. More on MP Tim Singh Uppal: https://youtu.be/w4tZkBPGn90 More on Singh Organized Crime: https://youtu.be/6dGQG_SjU-M More on Singh "International Students": https://youtu.be/c36QFSWW4jY More on the World Sikh Organization: https://youtu.be/msPFJoYRAGI More on record-breaking drug super-lab bust: https://youtu.be/d9V20v7Xcig More on former gangster inside Canadian parliament: https://youtu.be/Tn2eX1tDtwc More on the Gordie Howe International Bridge Project: https://youtu.be/5hO08tKyfMY Please consider making a donation to make this journalism possible: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

An energetic crowd, the largest of its kind for the cause, gathered in front of Alberta’s Legislature yesterday, declaring October 25 as Alberta Independence Day. "My grandparents fought for Canada, and they'd be proud of what I'm standing for now, because it's not Canada anymore — it's not the same country we grew up in," one man told me when asked why he believes separation is the only way forward. "The more educated people get on what's going on — that we are not a bunch of rednecks trying to break up the country, that this is a very sophisticated, nuanced issue — the more converts we'll get," attested men running a Charlie Kirk–style ‘change our minds’ initiative to debate why independence is best for all Albertans. His friend assessed that the issue is "woven into the confederation" and not just tied to the Liberal Party ruling Ottawa. "Even if Conservatives get in, some of these policies, like equalization, didn't get any better under Stephen Harper — a Conservative government doesn't always address Alberta's interests on a federal level," he said. "Just what Ottawa has done to this country and how it treats its citizens like subjects — the government is supposed to be employed by us, but they've turned as if they're lords and tyrants over us, expecting our undying allegiance," one demonstrator argued. If you appreciate me bringing you the pulse of the streets, please consider making a donation so I can keep doing it. Thank you! https://mediabezirgan.com/donate

“How many people do you guys need to kill before this is f*cking unacceptable?” (Warning: Explicit Language) Sunny, a Canadian-born Punjabi trucker who went viral last month for speaking out against “Indian employers” hiring “unqualified drivers,” speaks out again following another fatal accident committed by a 21-year-old named Singh who was high on drugs. Responding to critics in his community for speaking out, he said, “Now another accident happened. How many people do you need to see dead before you realize maybe we are the problem?” Sunny is furious about a growing underground market around Canada’s temporary foreign-worker system — specifically the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The result: employers can bring in underqualified workers who were never properly vetted or trained — and in safety-sensitive industries like trucking that can, and has, cost lives. Previous report: https://youtu.be/hFLeSZoCMxg?si=CYRLODGHPySPOaoj Apparently Sunny is now in a legal battle against wage theft: https://x.com/bezirganmocha/status/1981886974840730109?s=12

11 Singhs were arrested in San Bernardino County, California, accused of operating a sophisticated freight theft and trucking fraud ring that diverted high-value shipments across state lines, costing companies millions. The police branded the criminal ring as the “Singh Organization,” raising questions about whether the repeated appearance of the surname in media reports involving massive narcotics busts, immigration violations, and fatal trucking accidents points to a broader pattern. Could U.S. efforts to combat ethnic-religious gangs like the “Singh Organization” be undermined by Canada? While the U.S. secures prosecutions, deports illegal drivers, and imprisons narcotics traffickers, Canada routinely grants bail to truck drivers charged in fatal crashes and to Singhs caught trafficking massive quantities of narcotics. Could the difference in enforcement between the U.S. and Canada stem from the Khalistani World Sikh Organization’s political and institutional influence over the Canadian government—an influence it does not possess in the United States? After all, the WSO has maintained deep connections within Canada’s political establishment for decades. Many of its past and present affiliates have occupied positions in federal and provincial politics, public service, and even the justice system. Bob Rai, a researcher and former Sikh himself, believes that unless the United States takes over Canada, the “Singh Organization” will continue to flourish and undermine U.S. efforts. He arrived at this conclusion due to his lack of faith in both the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party, as he points out both have WSO affiliates within their ranks. The Conservative Party, for instance, has Tim Uppal as deputy leader, whose brother was charged twice in drug and firearms busts yet somehow avoided prosecution. Meanwhile, Jasraj Singh Hallan, the party’s finance critic, is a self-admitted former gangster. With the apparent lack of law and order in Canada compared to the U.S., how much narcotics and fentanyl is flowing into the U.S. from Canada through its ethno-religious gangs and political–criminal nexus? More on Tim Uppal: https://youtu.be/w4tZkBPGn90 More on Jasraj Singh Hallan: https://youtu.be/Tn2eX1tDtwc More on Khalistani Extremism: https://youtu.be/xyVMOzXWn44 More on the WSO: https://youtu.be/msPFJoYRAGI

The full, uncut municipal candidates panel from Empress, Alberta — where attempts to block and censor the press only made things worse. Full story: https://youtu.be/86bsir66Qco If you appreciate the coverage, please consider making a donation at https://mediabezirgan.com/donate (Thank you!)

Millions of dollars’ worth of gravel has left the municipal pit of this small Alberta village — but the money is nowhere to be found, and taxes keep climbing. I travelled to Empress, a forgotten community of about one hundred people near the Saskatchewan border to cover the public municipal election debate. When I arrived to film, the hall manager told me to leave — because he didn’t like my reporting on the missing taxpayer funds. A physical altercation ensued. WHERE IS THE MONEY? According to a formal complaint submitted to Alberta Municipal Affairs and the RCMP, the Village of Empress entered into a legal agreement with a local contractor licensed to mine gravel and pay royalties to the village. But right next to that permitted site, another operation began — an “off-the-books” gravel pit by other operators. The complaint alleges that millions of dollars in aggregate left the unauthorized pit while the village’s audited statements show no corresponding revenue. A forensic accounting review later identified an approximate $3-million discrepancy. Despite those findings, the RCMP quietly ended its investigation, and then-Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver reported seeing nothing wrong. “I don’t see any big money coming in, but I see a lot of gravel leaving,” said council candidate Richard Russell, describing what he and other residents continue to observe. He has promised to push for an investigation into the missing funds if elected. PREVIOUS REPORTS Over $3M of Taxpayer Funds Missing; "No Comment," Says Village CAO; RCMP Investigation Pending: https://x.com/BezirganMocha/status/1811584600637845570 Residents, Former Mayor Blames Bureaucracy for Missing $3M+ in Taxpayer Funds in Empress, AB https://x.com/BezirganMocha/status/1820226167988752557 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALSIM You can support my efforts by donating at https://mediabezirgan.com/donate

In the mountain community of Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, one family’s call for accountability has exposed what residents describe as a troubling mix of environmental neglect, questionable land dealings, and taxpayer-funded retaliation. Mindy Pawluk, a mother of two from Blairmore, began asking questions after learning that the municipality had approved a conditional sale of roughly 68 acres of land next to the historic Old Sartoris dump site. The area—long known to contain buried waste and contaminants—borders Lyons Creek, which flows into the Oldman River, a key water source for much of southern Alberta. Municipality Sold 68 Acres for Chump Change? Sold for approximately $5,200 per acre for a tourism development, residents question why their municipality—allegedly without advertising the sale or obtaining an independent appraisal—would sell public land apparently based on assessed value for taxation purposes rather than fair market price. Environmental Concerns and ‘Lawfare’ Both Alberta Health Services and Alberta Environment and Protected Areas have validated envriomental concerns of developing next to an old dump site raised by Pawluk. Yet some developers have responded with threats of “lawfare”—legal intimidation tactics meant to silence. “Development or excavation may impact local hydrology and hydrogeology… potentially mobilizing contaminants,” reads a clarification Pawluk obtained from Alberta Environment’s Contaminated Sites and Remediation Branch, which also notes that “Lyons Creek is located approximately 200 meters west of the site.” Instead of fulfilling the basic expectation of full delineation—mapping and confirming the boundaries of contamination—the municipality appears confused about who is actually responsible for that work. Documents suggest it has attempted to exonerate itself from liability, despite clear provincial regulations placing responsibility on the municipality. Censorship and a Federally Funded ‘Smear Campaign’ After Media Bezirgan published an initial report featuring long-time residents and a former municipal official critical of the current Crowsnest Pass administration—and of the lack of provincial oversight by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs—a series of publications emerged containing factually incorrect information, attempting to discredit the reporting and the interviewees based on false premises and statements that never appeared in the original report. These attacks came from the Crowsnest Pass Herald, a federally funded outlet owned by Councillor Lisa Sygutek, who also sits on the very council under scrutiny. Sygutek published a string of editorials and social media posts aimed at discrediting both Media Bezirgan and residents interviewed in the report, making factually incorrect statements and, astonishingly, comparing their criticism of council to those celebrating the assassination of U.S. commentator Charlie Kirk. Federal records show her paper has received over $230,000 in subsidies from the Liberal government of Canada, prompting residents to question whether public funds are being used to undermine independent journalism and shield municipal officials from scrutiny. Meanwhile, the CAO remains silent, refusing to answer key questions. His wife, however, has publicly targeted family members of municipal employees for sharing the initial report, highlighting that their families’ incomes depend on the municipality—comments that have fueled fears of retaliation and a culture of intimidation against critics within the community. Despite lawfare threats, a federally funded smear campaign, and an atmosphere of retribution, this Albertan community refuses to bow down—vowing to continue standing up for the future of the watershed, for government accountability, and for integrity in public office. You can watch the initial report here: https://youtu.be/OuLItToK1UM You can help keep Media Bezirgan strong against federally funded smear campaigns and those seeking to silence public discourse by donating at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

This is the story of a rural Alberta community left to confront a rogue council—and a province that, residents say, looks the other way. “There are things that are happening in this community that need to be investigated,” says Mindy Pawluk, who woke up to the news that the council sold the old municipal dump site adjacent to her property—including the access road to her property—without even consulting her or other neighbors and without conducting an environmental assessment. I spoke with residents of Crowsnest Pass, a beautiful tourism destination in the Rockies that developers eye for massive resorts, despite locals who’ve been living there for generations. There is a democratic crisis unfolding here, because this is just one example out of many where the residents have to fight for basic due process, adherence to law amid gross violations, and censorship bylaws before they can even begin fighting to preserve their communities, histories, and the environment. “What’s the use of having a municipal affairs department?” questions former Crowsnest Pass councillor William Kovach, if the best they can do is wish good luck on the next election amid a council gone rogue. Watch the full report to see why residents say “the system is broken,” and how long-time locals describe being shut out as major developments advance with minimal transparency. Your support is crucial to have the strength to do more of this type of public interest journalism. Please donate to make it possible at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

“How does it feel to wake up to no internet?” I asked two Turkish youths after the government cut off access to block the spread of “disinformation” and calls for protest during a police raid on the secularist main opposition party. “It feels awful. Something’s happening in your country, but you don’t know what because they don’t want you to know.” This morning an army of riot police have successfully breached into opposition party’s Istanbul HQ to install a government approved trustee. Party supporters classify the move as a “coup” against democracy orchestrated by president Erdogan’s Islamist regime. “We will continue our fight to defend our democratic and secular republic,” the youth said. If you’re interested in this coverage of international significance, consider making a contribution to cover production costs so I can decide whether or not it’s a relevant subject. Thank you! https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

(WARNING: Crude language.) A Canadian-born Punjabi trucker speaks to @MediaBezirgan about what he calls the corruption and negligence destroying Canada’s trucking industry, laying blame squarely on exploitative employers from India, weak government oversight, and unsafe practices. “They should go back to their fing countries and stop fing with mine," expressed Sunny, a 15-year veteran truck driver frustrated with what has become of his industry. Sunny highlights how corrupt foreign firms are driving good Canadian companies out of business by cutting corners, underpaying unskilled non-citizen drivers, and neglecting truck maintenance. "You guys destroyed my fing industry — charging LMIA drivers $40,000 to start, enough for a down payment on a brand new truck — and then you pay them cents on the dollar, if you even fing pay them. On top of that, you neglect f*ing maintenance — I don’t know why the government allowed you guys to do this, but it’s unacceptable." "Tomorrow somebody could beat me up because they're frustrated of these Indian drivers that wear flip-flops and don't take s*** seriously," added Sunny. Sunny spoke about the recent accident in Florida where an illegal Punjabi truck driver took the lives of 3 Americans by making a U-turn on a highway. "That guy didn't even fing care -- and that's what these guys are all like -- they do this everyday -- since these immigrants started coming here our truck insurance has doubled up." Sunny calls on all truck drivers to not work with corrupt trucking firms and instead work with long-established Canadian firms that cares about public safety. Follow and support @MediaBezirgan for more independent journalism platforming industry whistleblowers.

Government records show that when the board Satpal Singh Parhar once chaired announced him as Alberta’s first Chief of Police on July 2, no code of conduct was in force to prevent a conflict of interest in appointing its own former chairman. This raises questions about what kind of “rigorous, merit-based” hiring process was used by a board that had no Code of Conduct in place at the time — and ultimately selected its own chairman. Will Albertans have an accountable, transparent, and lawful police force loyal to the public that pays them, or an unaccountable force loyal to Chief Parhar—raising concerns about the integrity of death investigations, the risk of organized crime infiltration, and the trust of security agencies who must share intelligence essential to Albertans’ safety. Alberta's UCP government — specifically Minister @MikeEllisUCP — has not responded to repeated media inquiries regarding this matter. Please support independent journalism to make this coverage possible: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate thank you.

“Parhar groomed certain candidates for promotion based on his relationship with them rather than their own abilities or merit,” pleaded Staff Sergeant Bruce Walker in his lawsuit against the Calgary Police Service, naming Parhar—who was a deputy chief at the time—as one of the defendants. “Those officers were known within the CPS as ‘Friends of Sat’ or ‘FOS,’” Walker pleaded in his lawsuit. The lawsuit was discontinued in 2019 for unknown reasons days after Parhar’s announcement of retirement from the CPS. According to critics, this makes Parhar a tainted individual and raises concerns about what kind of policing culture will prevail under his leadership in Alberta. Watch the full report below 👇🏻 https://youtu.be/T_ipLYp2ASw?si=4aD_AXApED8iKStj&utm_source=ZTQxO

Danielle Smith’s government silently went along with the fact that the Independent Agency Police Service Oversight Board, tasked with finding the most qualified Albertan to lead the new provincial police force, chose its own chairman, Satpal Singh Parhar, for the job. Having hidden this critical conflict of interest concerning the safety and security of Albertans has rattled critics, who are now calling for the resignation of Chief Parhar, the entire board, Minister Mike Ellis, and Premier Danielle Smith. Last week, in our in-depth report raising national security concerns about the questionable selection of Chief Parhar—prior to our discovery that he had served as chair—Minister Ellis’s press secretary stated that the process was “independently led by the Independent Agency Police Service Oversight Board and adhered to established public sector protocols for executive-level appointments.” This revelation shatters the credibility of that statement and raises serious questions about integrity, transparency, and accountability at every level of Danielle Smith’s government. If this is what “established public sector protocols” look like, Albertans deserve to know how many other appointments are built on the same foundation of conflict of interest. Chief Parhar, Premier Smith, and Minister Ellis have not responded to our media inquiry, leaving unanswered whether U.S. security agencies were consulted about this appointment—an especially pressing question given Alberta’s shared border with Montana and the persistent threat of transnational crime, including fentanyl trafficking. Watch our previous report at https://youtu.be/T_ipLYp2ASw?si=dMDSoJdsQG1osmV6&utm_source=ZTQxO Donate today to keep independent journalism alive: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

On July 2, 2025, Premier Danielle Smith appointed Satpal Singh Parhar (a.k.a. Sat Parhar) as the inaugural chief of Alberta’s new provincial police force—despite what critics call a “tainted past.” We combed through court filings, corporate records, and government tenders, uncovering findings that raise serious national security concerns for both Canada and the United States, especially given Alberta’s shared border with Montana. Our investigation uncovered the following about Chief Satpal Singh Parhar: 📌He is president and shareholder (through a numbered company) of ReTrain Canada. 📌ReTrain Canada powers ReTrain Nigeria, which offers courses in cybersecurity and lists Huawei—the Chinese tech giant banned by Canada and the U.S. over espionage risks—as a client. 📌Until recently, he was president of a mental health clinic treating RCMP officers, despite holding financial ties to Huawei via another firm. 📌He was previously accused of nepotism in a lawsuit filed by fellow Calgary Police officer Bruce Walker. 📌He was once the subject of an investigation for allegedly failing to investigate internal misconduct involving evidence fabrication. 📌His company, ReTrain Canada, received several non-competitive, sole-sourced federal contracts—one worth nearly $100,000. 📌He is currently named in an active $3.5 million lawsuit filed by a former Calgary Police officer who was acquitted of breach of trust charges. 📌Appears to have no formal post-secondary education, aside from scattered certificates. 📌The Calgary Police Chief who promoted him to Deputy Chief—Roger Chaffin—was accused by his successor, Chief Mark Neufeld, of authorizing a $500,000 "sham" severance package for a legal counsel who gave herself a $50,000 raise. Just hours after we sent a media inquiry to Chief Parhar regarding undisclosed business ties omitted from his LinkedIn profile, his profile was deleted. "Danielle Smith wants this guy looking after the Canada-U.S. border where massive amounts of drug transport is taking place every single day," protests Bob Rai, a concerned Albertan who lived through the nightmare of having the police investigation into his cousin's tragic death compromised by a fake Nigerian forensic pathologist whose medical diploma has never been primary source verified. Concerned about the integrity of this new police force, Mr. Rai raises questions about what kind of police force will be created under Chief Parhar's leadership—especially given his business ties to immigration firms and Premier Danielle Smith's new policy to grant foreign police officers a pathway to PR for policing Albertans. "I think that this is absolutely ridiculous, I think she is trying to grow her own private police force -- and become her own little dictator," expressed Rai. Please be sure to follow and support investigative journalism that you won't find anywhere else. Donate today at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

An advertisement from a federally licensed immigration consultant suggesting that foreign police officers from any country could immigrate to Alberta to police Albertans has sparked public outrage. Minister Joseph Schow’s press secretary confirmed to @MediaBezirgan that 25 invitations have been issued to foreign police officers to immigrate to Alberta under the new Alberta Advantage Immigration Program. Although the immigration minister’s office said that recruits are “prioritized” from countries with legal frameworks similar to Canada’s, it has not provided a definitive answer on whether the new program allows Alberta’s police chiefs to recruit from countries like Nigeria, where a Canadian judge has ruled that bribery and extortion are official policy of the national police force. “The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) thoroughly vets potential recruits to ensure they are meeting Alberta’s standards for integrity, merit, and national security,” the minister’s press secretary, Hunter Baril, said. However, critics question whether the AACP can be trusted with this task, given their silence on Alberta’s new provincial police force—an organization already mired in controversy over its lack of compliance with Alberta’s stated standards of integrity, merit, and national security. The inaugural chief of the province’s new police force, Satpal Singh Parhar (aka Sat Parhar), was appointed to the role by the very board he chaired. The IAPS Oversight Board, tasked with finding the most qualified candidate for the job, somehow ended up hiring its own chair as the chief. Parhar was previously accused of widespread nepotism during his tenure as deputy chief of the Calgary Police Service, where a gang-like group emerged called “FOS”—Friends of Sat—whose members were allegedly promoted based on loyalty to Parhar rather than merit or qualifications. With Parhar’s business ties to Nigeria and China, his partnerships with immigration firms, and his commitment to diversity and inclusion, serious questions arise about the type of foreign recruits he may bring into Alberta’s new provincial police force—and whether it will mirror the gang-like “FOS” (Friends of Sat) network he allegedly fostered within the Calgary Police Service. Not many Albertans are aware of this new program. If you donate today to support my independent journalism, I will spend 50% of that contribution to advertise this report on X so it reaches to as many Albertans as possible. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

A weekend music festival is underway in Edgewood, British Columbia, to raise funds for a local ostrich farm that is challenging a federal government cull order. The CFIA ordered the cull of hundreds of ostriches in January following an outbreak of avian influenza that killed 69 birds. The farm has since reported no new cases and is now fighting the order, arguing that its remaining flock is healthy and should not be euthanized. On June 20, the Federal Court of Appeal granted a temporary stay, suspending the cull for one month while the case is expedited. The farm’s legal team is expected to appear in Ottawa on July 15 to argue the appeal. The festival has drawn support from across the Kootenays and beyond, with live music, vendors, and local speakers rallying behind the farm’s cause. “Policy has to change. This is a fight to the end,” stated one of the protesters who has been camping at the remote farm to protect the ostriches from a sudden federal raid. Last month, the U.S. health department rallied in support of the farmer and urged Canadian government not to cull the flock. If you appreciate the coverage I bring, please consider supporting it so that I can bring you more! Thank you. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate Check out the full report on the ostrich farm from last month: https://youtu.be/xJDP3CW8dtc?si=k3nFqu4wILWeaOcy&utm_source=ZTQxO

"We started off as a colony to serve the interests of the East in September of 1905, and here we are 120 darn years later, still being pillaged and plundered — this is why we need to get out," said one of the speakers to a packed town hall on a Thursday evening in Airdrie. "I'm here for my grandchildren," said one of the attendees. "They need to be free to prosper," he added when asked why the issue matters to him. "We will no longer be governed by Liberal idiotic policies that are damaging Alberta's prosperity," one attendee said, slamming Premier Danielle Smith's perceived lack of progress in fulfilling her campaign promises. "She could've easily introduced, in her first year, a tax agency, our own police force, and submitted the application for the Alberta Pension Plan. These are major items that don't need a referendum — [Quebec] got their own immigration system, pension plan, and tax agency," he added. Jeffrey Rath, a constitutional lawyer and advocate for an independent Alberta, proclaimed that the U.S. administration “will support Alberta independence.” Rath stated that the U.S. would back their movement for sovereignty from a national security standpoint — “and freeing Alberta’s oil reserves from the control of the Chinese communists that govern Ottawa.” If you found this coverage valuable and informative, consider donating to keep it freely accessible to the public at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

“We need to start the mass deportation,” says PPC leader Maxime Bernier, as he promotes his candidate Jonathan Bridges — set to contest Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in the Battle River–Crowfoot by-election. What message will voters send if they choose PPC over CPC in the upcoming by-election? “The right one,” Bernier says. “Poilievre won’t do anything to end mass immigration — and the equalization formula — Poilievre’s still part of the Paris Accord — what Poilievre is offering to you is just the same big, fat government in Ottawa that will interfere with provincial jurisdictions,” Bernier said. At a sunny “Albertans Day” event in Mirror, Alberta — an alternative to Canada Day — Bernier’s calls for mass deportations roused the crowd advocating for an independent Alberta. Please consider supporting my mission to bring you the pulse of the streets. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

I spoke with German EU MP and AfD member Christine Anderson in Calgary, Alberta — known for her declaration calling former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau “a disgrace for any democracy.” “They want to eradicate our tradition, our national identity, national cultural identity,” she said, referring to Europe’s ruling parties and their disregard for the problems caused by what she calls an “illegal mass invasion.” Her views were condemned by Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre during her 2023 visit to Canada. She explained how remigration differs from deportation, and why it doesn’t deserve condemnation. Follow and support for more exclusive interviews: @MediaBezirgan If you enjoyed this exclusive interview, please contribute to keep independent journalism alive. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Christine Anderson, an EU parliamentarian known for her critical stance against immigration, COVID-19 mandates, and the World Economic Forum, gave a speech in Calgary, Alberta today. During her 2023 visit, Anderson's views were condemned by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. I asked former Conservative MP Art Hanger, who was in attendance for Anderson's speech, what he sees in her. "I see a woman speaking the truth. Our politicians haven't grasped what the truth is—they are no longer serving the people, but serving themselves. I hear that truth here," said Hanger. Support our independent journalism at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Dallas Brodie, a sitting MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena and the Interim Leader of OneBC, attended in solidarity with the victims' families of Canada's deadliest terrorist attack on its 40th anniversary. "Canada should not be a place for other people's historical grievances or a launching pad for glorifying terrorism and acts of mass murder like this," she said. The RCMP continues its investigation into the bombings that claimed the lives of 331 people.

VANCOUVER, B.C. — June 23, 2025 Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Air India bombing, Canada’s deadliest act of terrorism. Families and friends of the 331 victims gathered at the memorial site in Vancouver under heavy police presence to honour the lives lost in the tragic 1985 attack. With flowers, prayers, and moments of silence, the community paid tribute to those taken far too soon—many of them children. Khalistanis showed up just like last year, deflecting responsibility for the terrorist act.

“This has been a very mature decision,” said one supporter, referring to the Canadian PM’s invitation to Modi for the G7 despite fierce protests from the Khalistani lobby. “Canada has a lot to offer — India is a very big consumer market,” he added, making an economic case for improving relations. Please support costs associated with keeping me safe while I practice my independent on-the-ground journalism. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

“Yes, I am ready to kill Modi politics, [to] ambush Modi,” said Manjinder Singh, leading the convoy from Gurdwara Dashmesh in Calgary. “[He] is an enemy of Canada, this Hindu terrorist Narendra Modi,” he said, asking Canadians to join them for the “ambush”tomorrow. The organizers, Sikhs for Justice, consider themselves the descendants of the assassins of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and are calling for the killing of current Prime Minister Modi’s politics during an ambush in Canada. Help cover costs to keep me safe while I do my journalism. Support my mission to bring on-the-ground coverage of G7 at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

On June 7th in Vancouver, I was targeted in what I now believe was a coordinated ambush attempt by individuals linked to Babbar Khalsa—a listed terrorist group. One of them tried to lure me into a quiet corner for a so-called “interview,” while four others moved into position. Two of them were wearing Babbar Khalsa insignia. It wasn’t about questions—it was a setup. They were waiting for a reaction to justify an assault, but I stayed calm, hit record, and exposed it. This is what really happened—and why it matters. If I am to continue my coverage, I need proper security. Help preserve freedom of the press. Donate today so I can quickly raise the necessary funds to hire bodyguards to protect me at G7. Let's show them I'm not alone. https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

This exclusive 10-minute news report takes you inside Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, BC, where peaceful protesters strive to save ~400 ostriches from an indiscriminate Canadian government cull, regardless of whether they’re healthy or sick, after a 2024 avian flu outbreak. Support our return to cover this historic resistance: mediabezirgan.com/donate ($3,000 goal). The funds will cover round-trip travel from Calgary to Edgewood, BC, camera and audio equipment, lodging for extended protest coverage, and time to film and edit this critical story of the Universal Ostrich Farm resistance.

Albertans are petitioning Premier Danielle Smith’s government to audit their municipalities over concerns of corruption and a serious lack of transparency. But how can the province investigate corruption at the municipal level when it is itself under investigation for serious allegations of corruption? In a lawsuit, former AHS CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos alleges that Premier Smith’s chief of staff, Marshall Smith, pressured her to favor companies tied to Sam Mraiche — a relative of Justice Minister Mickey Amery. Marshall Smith denies the claims as defamatory, but records show he lived in a $1.6-million home owned by Mraiche’s sister. The RCMP has launched an investigation following the lawsuit filed by the former AHS CEO. In 2022, during a medication shortage, the Smith government announced it had secured 5 million units of children’s pain medication from Turkish pharmaceutical company Atabay. But that wasn’t the full story. Behind the scenes, a middleman — Edmonton-based MHCare Medical owned by Sam Mraiche — was awarded a $70 million sole-sourced contract, paid upfront, to import the medication. What kind of an example does this set for municipalities? Keep independent journalism alive https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Australian Federal Police say 280kg of liquid methamphetamine was imported from Vancouver, Canada in an industrial cooler. Seven people, including the two Canadians, have been arrested and denied bail. Gurvinder Singh is named as the alleged ringleader. Police say the investigation targeted “trusted insiders” helping transnational serious organized crime syndicates that purported to be able to circumvent border controls. Why do Singhs appear repeatedly in high-level drug busts? Last year, in Canada’s largest fentanyl superlab bust—valued at over $500 million—a Punjabi-Canadian man was arrested in rural B.C. How many “trusted insiders” are embedded in Canadian airports, ports, political offices, courts, and law enforcement? Are criminal networks exploiting religious or ethnic identities as shields? (Footage courtesy: Australian Federal Police)

On May 1st, Khalistani group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and Pakistani Muslims gathered outside India’s High Commission in London, U.K., alleging that India used the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack—which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists—as a false flag or pretext to blame Pakistan. Indians also showed up to counter-protest, holding signs that read “Pakistan: the nation that exports terror,” while denouncing all forms of terrorism and questioning why the Khalistani movement seeks to secede only the part of Punjab in India, but not the portion that lies in Pakistan. A Pakistani protester said, “We [Pakistan] are always with human rights,” arguing that the movement seeks secession only from India due to a lack of human rights. In response, a counter-protester stated, “They’re all being supported by our enemies to divide India and the Indian people.” “They’re all sponsored, they just want to destabilize India,” stated another pro-India demonstrator.

"If we are as bad as I think we are, we could go bankrupt and be absorbed by the county," said Amber Harris, the longest-serving councillor in the Town of Gibbons since 2013. I travelled to Gibbons, Alberta—a small town north of Edmonton—to speak directly with residents who are raising alarm over what they believe is serious financial mismanagement and a growing pattern of secrecy within their municipal government. "The corruption here is not isolated to Gibbons—it's all over the province," stressed Darren Longstaff—a 25-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, a Gibbons resident for 21 years, and a volunteer firefighter for 8 of those years. "Our current council seems to have no set agenda to actually be transparent with the people," he added. Charlotte St. Germain, a 12-year resident of Gibbons, argues that many policies, bylaws, and procedures are not being followed. "I believe there are a lot of things being discussed in-camera (closed to the public) that shouldn't be—they don't want us to know how bad it is." Residents have launched a petition demanding accountability and transparency from Municipal Affairs, asking whether the now-former Municipal Affairs Minister would be proud to have Gibbons on his resume. Minister Ric McIver resigned last night—just hours after Media Bezirgan submitted a media inquiry to the Town of Gibbons. Councillor Amber Harris alleges that Gibbons is facing deep financial mismanagement, secretive decision-making, and preferential treatment of developers—all enabled through closed-door meetings and a lack of provincial oversight. UPDATE: Acting Mayor Dale Yushchyshyn responded to our media inquiry with a brief statement, categorizing the questions raised as either already addressed in public forums or related to in-camera sessions protected under FOIP legislation. He wrote: “All of the questions that you have asked can be classified into one of two categories: questions that have been asked and answered in public several times, and questions that relate to discussions that occurred in closed session (in-camera) and cannot be answered in public.” For more independent journalism please make sure to contribute and follow our reports https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Jasraj Singh Hallan, the Conservative MP for Calgary Forest Lawn and the current Shadow Minister of Finance, is facing scrutiny over conflicting claims about his educational background. In a 2020 biography, Hallan states that he holds an accounting degree from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). However, by 2025, that claim appears to have shifted — with Hallan instead describing his qualification as an accounting diploma. In other instances, he refers to it as an accelerated program, adding further confusion over the exact nature and credibility of his accounting education. On top of his questionable educational background and the confusion surrounding his year of birth, MP Jasraj Singh Hallan openly admits to past involvement with gangs — engaged in activities where, by his own account, the risk of arrest was very real. This raises a fundamental question: what makes MP Hallan so special that CPC leader Pierre Poilievre would choose him for the high-profile role of Finance Critic over other candidates with consistent academic records and no history of gang involvement or criminality? Is this appointment truly based on merit — or is it part of a broader political calculation to secure the Khalistani vote banks within Canada? Questions arise as to the extent of the World Sikh Organization’s (WSO) influence over the CPC. Mr. Hallan did not respond to our inquiries. If you appreciate my journalism, consider making a contribution to maintain free accessibility to the rest of the public at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Scenes from yesterday’s annual Sikh festival, which reportedly drew 300,000 people in Vancouver, BC, Canada. “Kill Modi politics,” shouted a group of Khalistani protesters stationed along the parade route. The parade celebrating the founding of the Khalsa was organized by Canada’s oldest and richest Sikh place of worship, the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver, BC. The atmosphere was festive, with swords and spears commonplace as part of Sikh culture. Both federal and provincial major political parties had their tents set up. One overlooked fact about the organizers: a tainted history of proximity to international drug traffickers. The Society’s 2015 president, Sohan Singh Deo, is the brother of notorious wanted gangster Parminder Singh “Pindhi” Deo. In 2005, the Society’s executive Kalwant Singh Puar tried to bail out his daughter, Ravinderjit Kaur Shergill, from U.S. custody after she was charged—and later convicted—of conspiracy to distribute ecstasy and distribution of ecstasy. Shergill was a Canadian politician connected to the NDP and Liberal Party, was caught boasting to an undercover officer about his family’s political connections and his brother’s ability to put people six feet deep during the operation. The Khalistani group that was excluded from the parade will organize their own next week in Surrey, BC.

Mr. Khela once held the distinction of being the first Canadian of Sikh faith to be sentenced for terrorism-related crimes in 1987. After serving six years, his conviction was overturned, Canada issued an apology, and he was released. Since the target of the alleged conspiracy was an Air India flight departing from a U.S. airport—and with the FBI leading the operation that foiled the plot—questions remain as to why he was not extradited and tried in the United States. Had he been tried there, would he be free today? During the Canadian trial, Mr. Khela admitted his ties with Babbar Khalsa (a Sikh Khalistani terrorist organization responsible for high-profile assassinations and bombings). Today, he does not deny this involvement and continues to praise Babbar Khalsa's record. However, he seems to dispute his daughter’s claim that he holds a leadership role within the organization, stating instead that he is merely a servant of the cause while openly wearing its insignia. Santokh Singh Khela is well respected among Khalistani Sikhs today, and he gave a speech at last week's Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey, B.C., praising Babbar Khalsa’s record. The event, which drew half a million attendees, was also attended by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and several other MPs, including members of the Liberal Party. Consider supporting my independent journalism so that it can continue to remain accessible to the public at large for free https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

Whistle Stop Cafe owner Chris Scott, from Mirror, Alberta, says he is at least $6,000 out of pocket for covering the federal and provincial gas taxes himself, instead of passing them on to consumers for a day, to showcase what a truly prosperous Alberta should look like. Scott's choice of day for the event led some to question if it was an April Fools' joke. But it was no joke—it also coincided with the day the federal government lifted the carbon tax. However, for Scott, “that’s really a drop in the bucket." “If you look at what the Alberta government collects in road tax and what they spend on roads, you’ll see exactly why we don’t need it,” emphasized Scott, arguing that an Alberta without any gas taxes is entirely feasible. "We’ve been supporting the Easterners long enough. I think it’s time to look after ourselves. To hell with them!" said one customer, in favor of Alberta's separation from Canada, while filling up multiple jerry cans. Support independent journalism for more on-the-ground reporting that you won't find anywhere else! https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

This exclusive report uncovers how a federal minister, a Department of Justice lawyer, and their family member charged with cocaine trafficking all listed the same residential address. Raymanpreet Singh Uppal, brother of then-Minister of Multiculturalism Tim Uppal was charged with cocaine trafficking in 2014 and drug possession in 2008, yet in both cases, federal prosecutors withdrew the charges against him. In 2014, prosecutors secured convictions for his white co-accused while dropping charges against the minister's brother and another Sikh. Do criminal charges disappear when you’re the relative of a minister and a Department of Justice lawyer? In the 2014 cocaine trafficking bust, four individuals were charged, yet Edmonton Police stated they searched only three houses and one vehicle. Did they search the Ellerslie Road property—or was it spared to avoid the scandal of raiding a property linked to a minister, a Department of Justice lawyer, and their parents, for drugs and firearms? For more independent investigative journalism like this one, I need all the support I can get to fight against lawfare, and invest in professional security against the death threats I'm receiving. If you'd like to support me, please contribute at https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

A Calgary man comes forward with allegations against Conservative leader @PierrePoilievre, claiming he was physically and emotionally bullied by him as a teen. “Mr. Poilievre was one of my childhood bullies.” “He picked me up on my face and lift me up — which was not very good for the neck and the back.” “He gave me a beatdown on more than one occasion... he was quite the terror to most of the kids on the block.” The man says Pierre Poilievre disappeared from the neighborhood for several years: “One day, he up and vanished. And then he came back. But we didn't have any other interactions.” This raises the question whether there may be other reasons why Mr. Poilievre has not applied for a security clearance. Despite the lasting impact of the alleged abuse, he still says: “I haven't forgiven him. I haven't forgotten about it. But I do believe Pierre is the best choice of the candidates out there... I’m going to be voting for him.” The interviewee estimates Pierre Poilievre was 4–5 years older and had already left high school when he started. While they weren’t in school together, they lived on the same block — raising concern that Poilievre was targeting someone significantly younger during the alleged bullying. I reached out to Mr. Poilievre to ask whether he disputes these allegations and whether he plans to address them in a manner befitting someone seeking to be Prime Minister. As of publication, no response has been received. Consider supporting Media Bezirgan for more non-partisan news coverage: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

With Trump’s appointment of Kash Patel as FBI Director, proponents of the Khalistani movement anticipate an imminent crackdown on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a transnational organization based in the U.S. that has been at the forefront of orchestrating anti-India protests across North America and beyond. SFJ is composed of highly questionable individuals, including Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu, a practicing medical doctor in the U.S. who obtained his diploma from a foreign university shut down for selling thousands of fake medical degrees. The group's Ottawa organizer, Santokh Singh Khela, was sentenced to life in prison in Canada after being busted by the FBI for allegedly conspiring to bomb an Air India flight departing from New York—just after the Air India bombings of 1985, which killed 331 people. However, a decade later, Canadian courts overturned his conviction. SFJ has orchestrated multiple protests across North America and beyond, where they have glorified suicide bombers, terrorist acts, and political assassinations, brandished violent imagery, chanted “Kill” rhetoric, and even released videos suggesting threats to specific Air India flights and certain dates. Despite its extremist ties, threats, and historical connection to terrorist figures, SFJ continues to operate freely from U.S. soil. The real question remains—will the United States finally take action? Support independent journalism: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate

London police rush to detain a Khalistani separatist who ran in front of the vehicle carrying India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Unparalleled Love for Justin Trudeau: Khalistanis chant, “Long live Jathadar (leader of Sikh soldiers) Trudeau!” I was surprised to hear this chant in London, U.K. by non-Canadians. When I questioned them on how Trudeau earned such a serious title, they retracted the chant but went to great lengths to express their admiration for him. “When Khalistan is established, there will be a statue of him [Justin Trudeau],” one protester said. “Trudeau’s face will be on Khalistan currency,” another added. Justin Trudeau seems to be popular all around the world—except in Canada. Support independent media, make this coverage possible: https://www.mediabezirgan.com/donate