SFT Canada In The News
Students for a Free Tibet Canada's grassroots is at the forefront of media coverage related to Tibet in Canada. Our network across the country do hundreds of interviews every year in order to keep Tibet in the national spotlight and remind China that until Tibet is free, the Tibetan movement will never die!
Here is a sampling of our media coverage.
JUNE 23, 2010
Group asks Canadian PM to put human rights on top of agenda with Hu. Phayul.com
APRIL 27, 2010
Toronto Tibetans hold candle light vigil for Panchen Lama. Epoch Times. (Chinese Language)
Parliament faces protests. North Bay Nugget.
MARCH 10, 2010:
Trio of protests take to Hill. Ottawa Sun.
Global demonstrations mark Tibetan uprising day. Rabble.ca.
MARCH 1, 2010
Rally commemorates Tibetan Uprising. Victoria News.
FEBRUARY 15, 2010:Nouvelle Année Recueillement. Métro, Montréal.
DECEMBER 2, 2009:
DECEMBER 1, 2009:
Coalition urges Prime Minister to put human rights on his agenda in China. Canadian Business.
Parliamentary Group Urges PM to Talk Human Rights on China Trip. Epoch Times.
OCTOBER 25, 2009:
JULY 18, 2009:
SFT Canada Shows Solidarity With East Turkestan, Global National (Skip to 19:40). Global National
JUNE 25, 2009:
Tibetans, Supporters Mar Continental Minerals shareholders' meeting. Mineweb
Coverage of Mining Protest in Vancouver. Vancouver 24hrs
JUNE 24, 2009:
Coverage of Continental Minerals AGM Protest. CTV British Columbia
Face-off Between Continental VP and SFT Canada National Director. CBC Radio
JUNE 20, 2009:
Stop Mining Tibet Protest, Vancouver. CTV British Columbia
MAY 24, 2009:
Tibet activists worry China using MPs for propaganda. The Toronto Star
APRIL 4, 2009:
Tibetan Stories Hit the Screen. Now Toronto
APRIL 3, 2009:
Le Respect de la Difference. Le Devoir
MARCH 18, 2009:
Tibet Rally on Hill: MPs, an athlete and serious nails. Macleans
MARCH 11, 2009
Tibetan exiles rally in Canada. Asia One News.
MARCH 10, 2009:
Tibetans in GTA to mark uprising. Toronto Star.
Tibetans Rally Across Canada, Lobby MPs. Sify News
Canada Concerned with Human Rights in Tibet. Canada.com
CBC News Coverage (Click on “CBC News Vancouver Sunday, Watch LIVE”). CBC
Protest in Vancouver over Chinese Rule of Tibet. News1130
Toronto Tibetans Mark Uprising. Toronto Sun
MARCH 1, 2009:
Protestors shake up Toronto mining convention. The Toronto Star
FEBRUARY 26, 2009:
A Call for Freedom in Tibet. Montreal Gazette
Sombre New Year for Tibetans. Toronto Sun
AUGUST 16, 2008:
Warm welcome home for B.C. activist. Vancouver Sun
Free Tibet protest takes to Hill. Ottawa Sun
AUGUST 15, 2008:
Beijing police stop five foreigners advocating "Tibet independence". Xin Hua Net
Marche pro-Tibet à Ottawa. Corus Nouvelles
Canadian deported for Tibet Olympic protest. The Toronto Star
AUGUST 12, 2008:
Canadian Tibet protester back home after China deports her. AOL News
Maude Côté dit avoir agi parce que la Chine ne respecte pas ses promesses au Comité international olympique. Canoe
Chinese billed protesters for flight home. Edmonton Sun
Canadian's credit card used to throw him out. London Free Press
AUGUST 11, 2008:
Canadians deported from China following protests. The Globe and Mail
Four Edmonton activists expelled for opposing Tibet occupation. The Edmonton Journal
Pro-Tibetan protesters deported from China return to Canadian soil. Canadian Press
AUGUST 10, 2008:
Hundreds gather to protest China's human rights record. News 1130
Montreal activist deported after pro-Tibet protest. Montreal Gazette
Montreal man detained at Tiananmen protest. Calgary Herald
Canadians arrested over pro-Tibet demonstration. Canada.com
Canadian one of five protesters detained. The Toronto Star
AUGUST 9, 2008:
Thousands take part in global day of protest as Beijing Games open. The Toronto Star
Montrealer arrested during pro-Tibet protest in Beijing. Montreal Gazette
Canadian arrested in Beijing after Olympic protest. CTV News
Canada shut out of medals in opening day of Olympic competition. Canadian Press
Protests belie One Dream. Toronto Sun
AUGUST 8, 2008:
Hundreds gather in Toronto to protest China's treatment of Tibetans. Canadian Press
Bracing for the Beijing effect. Ottawa Citizen
Tibet Supporters Hold Candlelight Vigil at Calgary Chinese Consulate. Epoch Times
Opening Of Beijing Olympics Inspires Awe And Anger. City News
AUGUST 7, 2008:
Flags, protests and surprising restraint. The Globe and Mail
Activists in Canada target embassy, consulate. The Globe and Mail
Pro-Tibet rally irks Chinese embassy. Ottawa Citizen
Protestors chain themselves to China's embassy in Canada. Google
Protesters rally one day before opening ceremonies. CTV Toronto
Local Tibetans Stage Protest Before Olympics Opening. City News
AUGUST 6, 2008:
Protesters target Chinese Embassy in Ottawa before Beijing Olympics. CBC
Supporters, protesters greet Olympic torch's arrival in Beijing. CBC
Demonstrators protest China's Human Rights Record. TSN.
JULY 24, 2008
Athletes under pressure to stage a protest on the podium. Vancouver Sun
MAY 18, 2008
Tibetan Freedom Torch Marched Through Toronto During Worldwide Trek To Tibet. City News
MAY 16, 2008
Another torch relay ... another chance to protest? The Globe and Mail
MAY 14, 2008
Tibetan Torch relay reaches Toronto. Inside Toronto
MAY 7, 2008
Tibet Freedom Torch on way to Vancouver. Straight.com
MAY 1, 2008
Pro-Tibet activists deported. Metro News
Farrow in Hong Kong to speak during torch relay. Reuters
APRIL 30, 2008
Hong Kong deports Canadian protesters. The Toronto Star
`We see our worst fears coming true'. The Age
APRIL 29, 2008
Hong Kong deports 3 pro-Tibet activists ahead of torch relay. International Herald Tribune
Hong Kong blocks Tibet activists, open image tested. Reuters Africa
APRIL 16, 2008
Dozens sacrifice hair for Tibet. Inside Toronto
Miller basks in glow of Chinese welcome. The Toronto Star
All-party delegation to meet Dalai Lama. The Globe and Mail
APRIL 15, 2008
Ont. premier says he raised human rights concerns with Chinese delegation. CBC
Premier, mayor tread carefully on China file. The Globe and Mail
Hillier Stands For Justice In Tibet. Canada Free Press
APRIL 14, 2008
Toronto mayor defends trade trip to China. CTV
Beijing mayor triggered rights talk, Miller says. The Toronto Star
Protesters greet McGuinty as he meets with Chinese delegation. 680 News
Premier blasted for media ban. The Toronto Star
Mayor And Premier Under Fire For Meeting With Chinese Delegations. City News
APRIL 12, 2008
Steady stream of Canadian politicians making trips to China. The Globe and Mail
APRIL 8, 2008
China loses propaganda battle over 2008 Olympic torch relay. Straight.com
MARCH 21, 2008
Ottawa Tibetans pray for those caught in crossfire. CTV.
MARCH 20, 2008
Harper urges China to 'show restraint' in Tibet. CBC
