Ottawa, May 1, 2025 – It is with deep sorrow that the Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) mourns the passing of Kasur Tashi Wangdi , who left us on May 1, 2025, at the age of 78. A statesman of rare integrity, Tashi-la dedicated over five decades of his life to serving the Tibetan people through the Central Tibetan… Continue reading In Honour of Tashi Wangdi: A Statesman, Mentor, and Beloved Friend of the CTC
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A new chapter for Tibet advocacy in Canada
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
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
CTC Joins Coalition in Urging Action on Foreign Interference and Human Rights in China
February 20, 2025 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC), as a co-founder and member of the Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China, has co-signed an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging stronger action against foreign interference, transnational repression, and human rights violations by the Chinese government. The coalition, comprising leading Canadian human rights organizations, stresses that… Continue reading CTC Joins Coalition in Urging Action on Foreign Interference and Human Rights in China
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 Welcomes Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Human Rights Violations
Ottawa, December 12, 2024 – The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) commends the Government of Canada’s decision of imposing sanctions on eight senior Chinese officials under the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations. Announced on December 10, 2024, International Human Rights Day, these sanctions target individuals responsible for grave human rights violations in China,… Continue reading Canada Tibet Committee Welcomes Sanctions Against Chinese Officials for Human Rights Violations
CTC highlights Tibet at the launch of a report on Foreign Interference
Ottawa, December 11, 2024 – A parliamentary event was held in Ottawa to launch a report on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) foreign interference in Canada. The event was co-hosted by MPs John McKay, Michael Chong, and Jenny Kwan and was attended by a diverse group of parliamentarians, senators, government officials, and representatives from… Continue reading CTC highlights Tibet at the launch of a report on Foreign Interference
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
Canada Calls for Immediate Release of Tibet’s 11th Panchen Lama
Toronto/Ottawa, May 17, 2023 – Today marks 28 years since the alleged illegal abduction of Tibet’s 11th Panchen Lama by the Chinese authorities. At the tender age of six, the Panchen Lama and his family disappeared without a trace, with no news of his whereabouts or wellbeing since that day in 1995. In response, the… Continue reading Canada Calls for Immediate Release of Tibet’s 11th Panchen Lama
Canada Tibet Lobby Day: Call for Special Coordinator and Continued Support for Human Rights in Tibet
Ottawa, May 11, 2023 – The annual Canada Tibet Lobby Day was marked by a renewed call for the continued support of human rights in Tibet. This appeal was made by members of the Tibetan community and their supporters from Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal to Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ottawa. The event, coordinated by… Continue reading Canada Tibet Lobby Day: Call for Special Coordinator and Continued Support for Human Rights in Tibet