China 3rd Cycle Universal Periodic Review
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 […]
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. […]
Trade and Human Rights in Tibet: Consideration for human rights sensitive trade policy
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canadian Foreign Minister requests permission from China to visit Tibet’s Panchen Lama
Ottawa, January 30, 2018 – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a written statement issued Monday that Canada has requested permission from Chinese authorities to visit Tibet’s Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, in order to ascertain his well-being. According to the Minister’s statement, the request was made on November 28, 2017. Freeland’s statement came in response […]
Promoting Genuine Autonomy in Tibet: A value-added role for Canada
