Thank You for Standing with Tibet: Looking Ahead with Hope
On behalf of the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC), I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your party’s continued support for the Tibetan cause. Canada’s principled commitment to human and political rights has encouraged Canadians of Tibetan origin, who now proudly call Canada home. As we continue advocating for Tibet, we want to share the three priorities […]
CTC Joins Coalition in Urging Action on Foreign Interference and Human Rights in China
February 20, 2025 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC), as a co-founder and member of the Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China, has co-signed an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging stronger action against foreign interference, transnational repression, and human rights violations by the Chinese government. The coalition, comprising leading Canadian human rights organizations, stresses that […]
Remembering Gyalo Thondup: A Towering Figure in Tibetan Resistance and Diplomacy
Ottawa, February 10, 2025 – Kasur Gyalola has rightly been described as a towering figure in the development of Tibetan resistance. He was an active figure in developing links with key figures in the PRC, Taiwan, India, and, of course, the U.S.A. His work at the UN resulted in three statements of support, 1959, 1960, and […]
Statement from the Canada Tibet Committee on the Earthquake in Tibet
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada Tibet Lobby Day 2024
Ottawa, June 12, 2024: On June 10, 2024, the annual Canada Tibet Lobby Day was marked with 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), Canadian Tibetan Association of […]
