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
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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
New Report: Advancing Canada-US Human Rights Collaborations for Tibet
Canada Tibet Committee calls for Enhanced Human Rights Collaboration Between Canada and the United States Ottawa, March 12, 2024: In a new report issued today, the Canada Tibet Committee has called for increased collaboration between Canada and the United States in order to enhance the promotion of human rights in Tibet. The report, entitled Advancing Canada-US Human Rights… Continue reading New Report: Advancing Canada-US Human Rights Collaborations for Tibet
Pioneering Seminar on Tibetan Rights to Spotlight U.S.-Canada Human Rights Efforts Amidst PRC Policy Scrutiny
Ottawa, ON, March 12, 2024 – In a significant move to address critical human rights issues in Tibet, the Centre for International Policy Studies (CIPS) at the University of Ottawa, in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC), the Canada Tibet Committee, and the U.S. Embassy in Canada announces the upcoming seminar “Assessing… Continue reading Pioneering Seminar on Tibetan Rights to Spotlight U.S.-Canada Human Rights Efforts Amidst PRC Policy Scrutiny
Tibetans to gather on Parliament Hill, Ottawa
65th Commemoration of the Tibet National Uprising Ottawa, March 10, 2024: Tibetans will gather on Parliament Hill on Sunday, March 10, in commemoration of the 65thanniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising. The commemoration will be followed by a march to the Chinese Embassy where a vigil will take place. Each year Tibetans mark this pivotal moment in their… Continue reading Tibetans to gather on Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Uyghur and Tibetan Advocacy Groups Unite on Parliament Hill to Highlight Collective Struggles
Ottawa, September 28th, 2023 — On September 28th, Uyghur and Tibetan advocacy groups joined forces to organize a joint parliamentary event on Parliament Hill, shedding light on the shared challenges faced by the Uyghur and Tibetan communities. The event, which is time with the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC),… Continue reading Uyghur and Tibetan Advocacy Groups Unite on Parliament Hill to Highlight Collective Struggles