April 29, 2025 – The Canadian election marks the beginning of a new era for Tibet advocacy in Canada. The results signal fresh opportunities to build alliances and renew multi-party collaboration supporting the Tibetan people. The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) looks forward to working closely with all parties represented in the House of Commons. In… Continue reading A new chapter for Tibet advocacy in Canada
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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… Continue reading Thank You for Standing with Tibet: Looking Ahead with Hope
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… Continue reading Remembering Gyalo Thondup: A Towering Figure in Tibetan Resistance and Diplomacy
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… Continue reading Statement from the Canada Tibet Committee on the Earthquake in Tibet
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 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