Sikyong Penpa Tsering speaks from Ottawa about the cultural genocide taking place in Tibet — the so-called Tibetan Autonomous Region — and calls on Canada to put values before trade. He links the growing use of colonial-style boarding schools in Tibet to wider efforts to erase Tibetan language, religion, and identity — and asks democratic governments to act. Key points from his address: - China runs state schools that remove Tibetan children and weaken their language and culture — a threat to a whole generation. - The Middle Way seeks genuine autonomy within China — not independence — but autonomy must work in practice, not just on paper. - Reincarnation decisions for Tibetan religious leaders should remain the community’s choice — not a state matter. - Canada should match its trade policy to its values — avoid enriching actors who harm human rights. Penpa Tsering draws a parallel with Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation progress — every child matters is a lesson the world should not repeat elsewhere. #Tibet #PenpaTsering #HumanRights #EveryChildMatters #MiddleWay