Ottawa, Sept. 6 -- Several terrorist entities, including Khalistani violent extremist groups, continue to receive financial support originating from Canada for activities linked to politically motivated violence in the country, according to a new report released by the Canadian Department of Finance.

The 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks places certain Khalistani groups, including Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation, under the category of Politically Motivated Violent Extremism (PMVE) and suspects them of exploiting funding networks, including those in the non-profit and charitable sectors, to support their objectives.

The assessment defines PMVE as "the use of violence...