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
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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
Ed Broadbent – Friend of Tibet
The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Hon. Ed Broadbent who passed away this week at age 87. Mr. Broadbent will be remembered by CTC members as a warm and sincere friend of the Tibetan cause. Broadbent, who was the elected leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party from… Continue reading Ed Broadbent – Friend of Tibet
Assimilation versus Preservation: Indigenous Language Policies in China and Canada at the U of T’s Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Ottawa, December 13, 2023 – At the International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity organized by Northern Justice Watch at the University of Toronto Scarborough on December 2, 2023, Sherap Therchin, Director of the Canada Tibet Committee, delivered a speech emphasizing the critical state of Tibetan culture, language, and religion under China’s assimilation policies,… Continue reading Assimilation versus Preservation: Indigenous Language Policies in China and Canada at the U of T’s Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Sikyong Penpa Tsering concludes a four-day engagement in Ottawa
Ottawa, November 23, 2023 – The democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, concluded a four-day engagement in Ottawa today. This program was marked by a series of strategic meetings with various influential figures, including Members of Parliament, government officials, think tank representatives, and community organizations. Engagement with Cabinet Ministers and Members… Continue reading Sikyong Penpa Tsering concludes a four-day engagement in Ottawa
Sikyong Penpa Tsering addresses Canadian Ministers and parliamentarians in Ottawa
On November 22, 2023, the Parliamentary Friends of Tibet Canada organized a reception in Ottawa to honour Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected leader of the Tibetan government in exile. This notable event, supported by the Office of Tibet, Washington DC, and the Canada Tibet Committee, was attended by 26 Members of Parliament, including four… Continue reading Sikyong Penpa Tsering addresses Canadian Ministers and parliamentarians in Ottawa