Ottawa, May 17, 2020 – In a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to mark 25th anniversary of the disappearance of 11th Panchen Lama – Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, a group of Tibetan, Hong Kong, Uyghurs, and Chinese organizations, and Canadian human rights groups Amnesty International Canada and Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights have… Continue reading Canadian human rights groups and Tibet groups urge Canada to speak up against the disappearance of 11th Panchen Lama
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CTC and Office of Tibet call on Canadian parliamentarians and think tanks for a sense of urgency for Tibet
Ottawa, February 5, 2020: Representative of Office of Tibet in Washington DC Mr. Ngodup Tsering and CTC director Sherap Therchin called on Canadian parliamentarians, think tanks and top international diplomats in Ottawa to support human rights and democratic freedoms of the Tibetan people. The series of meetings over two days included a meeting with over 25… Continue reading CTC and Office of Tibet call on Canadian parliamentarians and think tanks for a sense of urgency for Tibet
The Seven Days in Tibet -A Travelogue
I never had the plan to go to Tibet Actually, we never wanted to go to Tibet; however, in November 2017, we were expecting German friends in Shanghai and she really wanted to go to Tibet and she asked us if we could travel to Tibet together. Tibet in November, that’s not too cold, so… Continue reading The Seven Days in Tibet -A Travelogue
Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay testifies before the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
Canada Tibet Committee, June 6, 2019: The Central Tibetan Administration President, Dr. Lobsang Sangay, testified at the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade, on the topic of “Update on the human rights situation in Tibet.” He was joined by the Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada, Alex Neve, and Shawn Steil, Executive… Continue reading Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangay testifies before the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
A motion on Tibet presented in the Senate of Canada calling for Canada’s support to the genuine autonomy of Tibet
Canada Tibet Committee, May 15, 2019: On May 14, Senator Thanh Hai Ngo presented a motion on Tibet in the Senate of Canada calling the Government of Canada to actively support the genuine autonomy of Tibet. The Senator reiterated the key points of the proposed motion to have Canada call on the People’s Republic of… Continue reading A motion on Tibet presented in the Senate of Canada calling for Canada’s support to the genuine autonomy of Tibet
Canadian trade with China must respect human rights in Tibet – new report
Ottawa, May 2, 2019 – In a new report released today, the Canada Tibet Committee is calling on the Government of Canada to assess the impact of its trade and investment policy on human rights in Tibet, and to adopt responsive measures that safeguard Tibet’s cultural identity and emphasize local ownership of the regional economy.… Continue reading Canadian trade with China must respect human rights in Tibet – new report
Tibetans in Canada Dismayed by New Chinese-Backed Group
Canada Tibet Committee, April 23, 2019 – The representatives of over 10,000 Tibetans in Canada are deeply disappointed by the announcement of the establishment of the so-called “Canadian Federation of Tibetan Association”, which claims to represent Tibetans in Canada. In fact, the strategy of this group, strongly supported by the Chinese Communist Party and the… Continue reading Tibetans in Canada Dismayed by New Chinese-Backed Group
Canadian Senator presents notice of motion on reciprocal access to Tibet and other Tibet issues
Canada Tibet Committee, March 21, 2019 – Senator Thanh Hai Ngo presented notice of motion on Tibet in the Senate Chamber today. The motion urges the Government of Canada to support the genuine autonomy of Tibet and calls for resumption of the Sino-Tibetan dialogue based on Middle Way Approach; respect of linguistic rights, freedom of… Continue reading Canadian Senator presents notice of motion on reciprocal access to Tibet and other Tibet issues
Tibetan National Uprising Day: 60 Years of Tibetan Resistance
Ottawa– On March 10, 2019 Tibetans and Tibet supporters in Canada will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day in honour of the thousands of Tibetans who were killed while peacefully expressing their devotion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and their unease with Chinese policies in Tibet. After 60 years of military-led… Continue reading Tibetan National Uprising Day: 60 Years of Tibetan Resistance
Canadian Foreign Minister reiterates support for human rights in Tibet
Ottawa, January 28, 2019 – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a written statement issued Monday that Canada remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation affecting Tibetans, including restrictions on freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief, as well as the protection of linguistic and cultural rights. Freeland’s statement came in… Continue reading Canadian Foreign Minister reiterates support for human rights in Tibet