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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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