Canadian MPs and Tibetans urge 2025 to be declared 'Year of Compassion' for Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday.

Canadian Members of Parliament have urged the federal government to declare 2025 the 'Year of Compassion' to mark the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, highlighting his advocacy for peace and human rights. Over 60 Tibetan community members from across Canada participated in a lobby day on Parliament Hill, calling for recognition of Tibet’s cultural and religious rights, including the right to choose their spiritual leader. The push builds on a 2024 resolution acknowledging Tibetans as a distinct people and reaffirms Canada’s support for Tibetan rights and dignity.