In a landmark move that has resonated across Canada, the City Council of Mississauga, the country&rsquo;s seventh-largest municipality, has unanimously passed a motion formally recognising and condemning anti-Hindu hate.
The motion drew attention to a worrying rise in incidents, from vandalism of temples to misinformation campaigns, online harassment and reports of Hindu students being targeted in local schools. These acts, the motion noted, have &ldquo;created anxiety and fear among Hindu residents,&rdquo; making the city&rsquo;s intervention both timely and necessary.
Mississauga emphasized that it has historically taken firm positions against racism, anti-Semitism, and Islamophobia and that recognising anti-Hindu hate was simply extending the same principle of fairness. Councillor Dipika Damerla, who moved the motion, told the council, &ldquo;This isn&rsquo;t about setting a new precedent, it&rsquo;s about applying the same principle of fairness. There is real, systemic anti-Hindu hate that too often goes unnamed and unchallenged.&rdquo;
Mayor Carolyn Parrish echoed this commitment, saying, &ldquo;Mississauga is home to one of Canada&rsquo;s largest Hindu communities, and it&rsquo;s our duty as a city to make sure every resident feels safe and respected.&rdquo;
Advocacy groups including CoHNA, Canadian Hindus for Harmony, COHHE, and the Hindu Canadian Foundation hailed the decision as a long-awaited acknowledgement of the community&rsquo;s lived experiences. Rishabh Sarswat of CoHNA called it &ldquo;a powerful message that Hinduphobia has no place in our country.&rdquo;
The resolution also urged local authorities to increase education efforts and improve tracking of hate incidents&nbsp; steps community leaders say are essential to addressing systemic bias.

Canada City Condemns Rising Anti-Hindu Hate

Mississauga becomes first major Canadian city to denounce anti-Hindu discrimination

Canada City Condemns Rising Anti-Hindu Hate

Mississauga becomes first major Canadian city to denounce anti-Hindu discrimination

November 6, 2025 | 12:49 IST