Human rights testimony on arbitrary detention and torture in Tibet
Ottawa, March 31, 2023 – On March 30th, Sherap Therchin, the executive director of CTC, participated in a panel of witnesses to testify at the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development regarding Bill C-281. This bill seeks to amend the Sergei Magnitsky Act, officially known as the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act in Canada, […]
Uncovering China’s Global Interference Pattern: The Case of Dalai Lama and Tibet
Op-ed Ottawa, March 21, 2023 – The growing concern among Canadians regarding China’s meddling in our democratic institutions and government entities may appear to be a recent phenomenon, but China has been engaging in foreign interference for quite some time. Many individuals and organizations have been victim of China’s foreign interferences. Perhaps the most targeted […]
Tibetan-Canadians and supporters to mark 64th Tibetan National Uprising Day across Canada on March 10th
Ottawa, March 6, 2023 – On March 10th, 2023, Tibetans around the world will commemorate the Tibetan National Uprising Day, marking 64 years since thousands of Tibetans were killed while peacefully expressing their devotion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and their unease with Chinese policies in Tibet after its illegal invasion. In Canada, Tibetans […]
Canada passes motion supporting Sino-Tibetan dialogue
Ottawa, December 14, 2022 – In a historic day for political and human rights issues of Tibet, Canada’s parliament today passed a motion in support of the resumption of Sino-Tibetan dialogue with 324 – 0 votes. The motion was introduced in Parliament by MP Garnett Genuis and received unanimous support from across party lines. Speaking […]
Tibetan Canadians call for Canada’s support to the Sino-Tibetan dialogue
Tibetan Canadians call for Canada’s support to the Sino-Tibetan dialogue. Ottawa, December 13, 2022 – Tibetan Canadians are urging Parliament to actively support the long-stalled Sino-Tibetan dialogue and help resolve the 70-year-old international conflict.  Community members from Canada expect all-party support for a parliamentary motion on a Sino-Tibetan dialogue that will be debated and voted on […]
Montreal Tibet Bazar is back this year
After more than two years, the annual Tibet Bazaar is back in Montreal this year. It’s happening on November 19, 2022, Saturday from 10am to 6pm. The venue is the same as usual: Mission Santa Cruz Church. 60 Rachel St W, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1G3
Canada Reiterates Support for Meaningful Dialogue Between Chinese and Tibetan Representatives
September 20, 2022, Ottawa – In a recent letter addressed to Mr. Ali Ehsassi, Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly reaffirmed Canada’s steadfast commitment to facilitating substantial and meaningful dialogue between the representatives of the Chinese government and the Tibetan people. The letter, […]
Representative Dr. Namgyal Choedup calls on Canada to help resolve the Sino-Tibetan conflict
Ottawa, September 1, 2022: Representative of the Office of Tibet in Washington DC, Dr. Namgyal Choedup, called on Canadian parliamentarians, government officials, and think tanks this week to strengthen Canada’s support to resolve the Sino-Tibetan conflict. The series of meetings over three days included meetings with Chair of Parliamentary Friends of Tibet MP Arif Virani and […]
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopts rare all-party motion in support of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue
Ottawa, May 10, 2022: Canada’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade has called for renewal of the stalled Sino-Tibetan dialogue.[1] The call came as Tibet’s political leader, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, concluded his first visit to Ottawa since being elected as Sikyong in May 2021. The motion achieved unanimous support with each of […]
Sikyong Penpa Tsering to call upon Canada for stronger support to Tibet in his maiden visit to Ottawa
Ottawa, May 3, 2022 – The democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people Sikyong/President Penpa Tsering is leading a delegation to Ottawa this week with plans to advocate for Canada’s support of human rights in Tibet. The weeklong program in Ottawa starts with a reception by Parliamentary Friends of Tibet, followed by hearings on Tibet at the […]
