Broader campaign was launched by police after a “disturbing trend” of extortion attempts targeting the South Asian business community emerged.

The cause of death remains undetermined, and local authorities are continuing their investigation.

Singh's party failed to meet the 12-seat threshold to maintain official party status in the House of Commons, securing just a handful of wins nationwide.

The attack took place just after 8pm at the bustling street festival, held on East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street, where hundreds had gathered to celebrate Filipino heritage.

The Consulate General of India in Toronto confirmed Harsimrat Randhawa's death and expressed deep sorrow in an official statement on Friday.

While expressing gratitude for his time in office, Arya also used the moment to sound the alarm on what he sees as urgent and growing economic challenges.

“The sole point of contention with the Liberal Party has been my outspoken advocacy on issues important to Hindu Canadians and my firm stance against Khalistani extremism.”

Despite his extensive background in finance—having served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England—PM Mark Carney has never before held elected office.

“It is about time that all political parties and politicians in Canada made building those people-to-people ties the priority – and not the priority of building relations with Khalistanis.”

In January, the Liberals barred him from entering the leadership race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a move Arya suggested raised “significant questions” about the race’s legitimacy.