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Rajbeer Kaur Brar

  • Her journey — from the fields of rural Punjab to the ranks of Canada’s iconic national police — stands as a testament to perseverance, cultural pride, and the breaking of barriers for women of faith around the world.
  • An MSc (IT) graduate from Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Chandigarh, she moved to Canada in 2016 after her marriage to Satvir Singh, a mechanical engineer from Faridkot who now works as a truck driver.
  • In 1991, Baltej Singh Dhillon became the first RCMP officer permitted to wear a turban while on duty — a historic moment that reshaped uniform policy in Canada.

 

 

Rajbeer Kaur Brar Makes RCMP History

Rajbeer Kaur Brar Becomes Canada’s First Turbaned Woman to Serve in the RCMP

Los Angeles/Oct 12, 2025
NRIpress.club/Ramesh/ A.Gary Singh

Rajbeer Kaur Brar has created history by becoming the first turbaned Sikh woman to serve in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Her achievement marks a significant milestone in the RCMP’s ongoing efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and representation within one of Canada’s most iconic law enforcement agencies.

Brar, who hails from a Punjabi Sikh background, proudly wears her turban as part of her RCMP uniform — symbolizing her commitment to both her faith and her duty to serve and protect. Her appointment reflects the growing recognition and respect for multicultural values in Canada’s public institutions.

In an interview, Brar expressed gratitude for the support she received from her community and RCMP. “Wearing the turban while serving in uniform is an honor. It represents my identity and Canada’s belief in equality and inclusion,” she said.

The RCMP, often regarded as a symbol of Canadian heritage, first permitted the wearing of religious symbols, including turbans, in the early 1990s. Rajbeer Kaur Brar’s induction as the first turbaned woman officer now adds a new chapter to that legacy — one that inspires young women across communities to pursue careers in public service without compromising their cultural or religious beliefs.

Community leaders and Sikh organizations across Canada have hailed Brar’s achievement as a proud moment for the Sikh diaspora and for women in law enforcement. Her journey stands as a testament to Canada’s evolving identity — one that embraces diversity, empowers women, and celebrates inclusion in every sphere.