Toronto, January 7, 2025 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Dingri County, Shigatse Prefecture, Tibet. This tragedy has resulted in the loss of at least 126 lives, with many others injured, and has caused widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure. Our thoughts… Continue reading Statement from the Canada Tibet Committee on the Earthquake in Tibet
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Our official statement on PRC’s sanctions against our members
Our official response to the sanction against the Canada-Tibet Committee’s members by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 1.The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) has been engaged in Tibet Advocacy work in Canada for some 38 years, always within the framework of democratic processes and in the spirit of non-violence and human rights in line with His Holiness the… Continue reading Our official statement on PRC’s sanctions against our members
Canada Tibet Committee Welcomes Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Human Rights Violations
Ottawa, December 12, 2024 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) commends the Government of Canada’s decision of imposing sanctions on eight senior Chinese officials under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations. Announced on December 10, 2024, International Human Rights Day, these sanctions target individuals responsible for grave human rights violations in China,… Continue reading Canada Tibet Committee Welcomes Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Human Rights Violations
CTC highlights Tibet at the launch of a report on Foreign Interference
Ottawa, December 11, 2024 – A parliamentary event was held in Ottawa to launch a report on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) foreign interference in Canada. The event was co-hosted by MPs John McKay, Michael Chong, and Jenny Kwan and was attended by a diverse group of parliamentarians, senators, government officials, and representatives from… Continue reading CTC highlights Tibet at the launch of a report on Foreign Interference
Canada Tibet Committee Hosts U.S. Tibetan Delegation for Advocacy Meetings in Ottawa
Ottawa, October 4, 2024 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) hosted a series of meetings from October 2nd to 4th, welcoming Tibetan delegates from the United States. The delegation included Dr. Namgyal Choedup, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Office of Tibet; Tencho Gyatso, President of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT); and… Continue reading Canada Tibet Committee Hosts U.S. Tibetan Delegation for Advocacy Meetings in Ottawa
CTC director calls for reciprocity and empowerment of the Tibetan community in Canada
Ottawa, October 2, 2024 – As part of diaspora community consultation on foreign interference by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, CTC director Sherap Therchin testified before the commission and spoke on the issue of misinformation and disinformation affecting Tibetan-Canadians and shared suggestions to mitigate those challenges. In his testimony, Sherap Therchin focused on highlighting the issue of foreign… Continue reading CTC director calls for reciprocity and empowerment of the Tibetan community in Canada
Canada Tibet Lobby Day 2024 and a Historic Day in Ottawa
Ottawa, June 12, 2024: On June 10, 2024, the Canada Tibet Committee successfully held its annual Canada Tibet Lobby Day, featuring participation from 15 Members of Parliament and 45 delegates from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. These delegates represented various Tibetan organizations, including the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress Toronto, Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group Canada (V-TAG Canada),… Continue reading Canada Tibet Lobby Day 2024 and a Historic Day in Ottawa
Parliament of Canada Passes Motion Supporting Tibet’s Right to Self-Determination
Ottawa, June 10, 2024: The Parliament of Canada today passed a unanimous motion in the House of Commons calling for Tibet’s right to self-determination. The motion refers to Tibetans as “people and a nation” with the right to choose their own social, economic, cultural, and religious policies, including the selection of the next Dalai Lama. … Continue reading Parliament of Canada Passes Motion Supporting Tibet’s Right to Self-Determination
Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibetan human rights at Concordia University, meets Bloc Québécois Leaders
Montreal, April 11, 2024 — The Montreal Institute of Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS) at Concordia University hosted an engaging roundtable discussion today featuring Sikyong Penpa Tsering. Addressing members of MIGS, Sikyong Penpa Tsering articulated concerns regarding the systemic suppression of Tibetan identity by China, discussed the geopolitical importance of Tibet, and outlined the challenges… Continue reading Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibetan human rights at Concordia University, meets Bloc Québécois Leaders
Ontario Parliament welcomes Tibetan leader Sikyong Penpa Tsering
Toronto, April 9, 2024 – In a pivotal moment at Queen’s Park today, the Ontario Parliamentary Friends of Tibet accorded a distinguished welcome to Hon. Penpa Tsering, President of the Central Tibetan Administration. This assembly of international solidarity and multicultural engagement was convened by MPP Bhutila Karpoche, Deputy Speaker of the Ontario Legislative Assembly. The… Continue reading Ontario Parliament welcomes Tibetan leader Sikyong Penpa Tsering