Parliament of Canada Passes Motion Supporting Tibet’s Right to Self-Determination

Ottawa, June 10, 2024: The Parliament of Canada today passed a unanimous motion in the House of Commons calling for Tibet’s right to self-determination. The motion refers to Tibetans as “people and a nation” with the right to choose their own social, economic, cultural, and religious policies, including the selection of the next Dalai Lama.  […]

Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibetan human rights at Concordia University, meets Bloc Québécois Leaders

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]