A Sikh man in Windsor, Ontario recorded himself being told to leave a GoodLife Fitness gym because he was wearing his kirpan. He asked the worker, "You're forcing me to leave today?" The worker's request came during a regular visit, by the account. The gym owner later issued a direct apology to the member. GoodLife Fitness told staff the employee did nothing wrong and would face no discipline. The incident has since drawn attention from community members. Backers of the member say the kirpan holds serious spiritual significance. GoodLife has stated its guidelines around carried items on its premises. The video shows the worker talking in a measured tone while requesting he leave. The member requests more info about the cause of the request. Detractors say the situation raises questions about how religious items are handled. Neighborhood associations have shared views on the impact. The company's comment emphasized policy awareness across locations in Ontario. The member said he felt singled out during the interaction. He has since weighed his options going forward, according to published reports.