CANADA: STAND UP FOR TIBET

On July 1, 2026, China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” came into force, creating a sweeping legal framework to accelerate the forced assimilation of Tibetans and other nationalities. This law threatens Tibet’s language, culture, religion, and identity while raising serious concerns about transnational repression and fundamental freedoms.

For Tibetans, this is not simply a policy change. It represents an existential threat to the survival of Tibet’s distinct identity.

The tragic self-immolation of Tibetan activist Pawo Lobga Rangzen on July 2, 2026 infront of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in protest against China’s escalating repression and this law, underscores the urgent need for international action.

Sign this letter and call on the Government of Canada to publicly condemn this law, call for its repeal, and raise concerns about its implementation through diplomatic channels and international forums, including the United Nations.

On July 1, 2026, China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” came into force, creating a sweeping legal framework to accelerate the forced assimilation of Tibetans and other nationalities. This law threatens Tibet’s language, culture, religion, and identity while raising serious concerns about transnational repression and fundamental freedoms.

For Tibetans, this is not simply a policy change. It represents an existential threat to the survival of Tibet’s distinct identity.

The tragic self-immolation of Tibetan activist Pawo Lobga Rangzen on July 2, 2026 infront of the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in protest against China’s escalating repression and this law, underscores the urgent need for international action.

Sign this letter and call on the Government of Canada to publicly condemn this law, call for its repeal, and raise concerns about its implementation through diplomatic channels and international forums, including the United Nations.

Canada Must Reject China’s Ethnic Unity Law and Defend Tibetan Rights & Self-determination

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Dear Federal and Provincial Elected Representatives,

I am writing to urge the Government of Canada to take immediate action in response to China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” which came into force on July 1, 2026.

This law represents a dangerous escalation in Beijing’s campaign of forced assimilation and cultural erasure. Under the guise of “ethnic unity,” it creates a sweeping legal framework to accelerate and institutionalize the suppression of Tibet’s distinct history, culture, language, religion, and identity, as well as those of other nationalities in the People’s Republic of China.

The law prioritizes Mandarin Chinese in education and public life, mandates state-directed social integration, and expands penalties for those deemed to threaten “ethnic unity.” It gives the Chinese government unprecedented authority to regulate what Tibetan families can teach their children about their history, culture, religion, and identity, further deepening systems of ideological control and surveillance. Beyond its impact inside Tibet and other regions of China, it also raises serious concerns about the expansion of transnational repression. Article 63 creates a legal basis for the Chinese government to target individuals and organizations outside China, including potentially Canadian citizens and residents, for activities deemed to “undermine ethnic unity” or “create ethnic division.” This risks further threatening the rights of diaspora communities, including their ability to freely advocate and organize without fear of intimidation or retaliation.

The international community has raised serious concerns. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that China’s ethnic unity policies risk deepening restrictions on freedoms of language, education, religion, culture, expression, and assembly, and has called for the repeal of the law. A group of UN Special Rapporteurs have also raised concerns about its human rights implications, and the European Parliament has urged China to repeal the legislation.

The urgency of this crisis was tragically underscored by the death of Tibetan activist Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on July 2, 2026, in protest against China’s escalating repression in Tibet, including the implementation of the Ethnic Unity Law. His final message called attention to the unbearable conditions faced by Tibetans under China’s escalating assault on their language, religion, culture, and fundamental freedoms.

Lobga Rangzen’s protest reflects the gravity of decades of repression inside Tibet and the urgent need for the international community to act.

Canada has long positioned itself as a defender of human rights, religious freedom, cultural diversity, and democratic values. Canada must not remain silent as policies are enacted that threaten the identity, rights, and freedoms of an entire people — including those who now call Canada home.

I urge the Government of Canada to:
• Issue a public statement condemning China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” and call for its repeal, consistent with concerns raised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN experts, and international partners, including the European Parliament, regarding its impact on minority rights.
• Raise concerns about the implementation and consequences of this law directly with Chinese authorities and through international forums, including the United Nations.

Canada must act urgently and stand collectively with other democratic governments to defend human rights and cultural survival. I urge you to use Canada’s diplomatic influence to protect the fundamental rights and dignity of the Tibetan people.

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