Executive Director, Canada Tibet Committee
Executive leader advancing Tibetan rights, democratic freedoms, and values-based Canadian foreign policy for over 8 years. Drove two unanimous House of Commons motions on Tibet, contributed to Canada’s foreign interference legislation, and serves as a trusted parliamentary witness on transnational repression and Sino-Tibetan relations.
One of 20 Canadians officially sanctioned by the People’s Republic of China in direct response to sustained human rights advocacy and policy impact — described by Therchin as “a badge of honour.”
Sustained influence with parliamentarians, ministers’ offices, and officials through delegation engagement, briefing materials, and targeted campaigns.
Drove two unanimous House of Commons motions on Tibet and shaped Canada’s legislative response to foreign interference and transnational repression.
Led cross-party campaigns advancing Tibetan rights, diaspora protections, and accountability for human rights abuses linked to China-controlled regions.
National media voice on Tibet, China, foreign interference, and the Dalai Lama succession through CBC appearances and published policy commentary.
Convened senior international forums in Ottawa with government officials, diplomats, and legislators to advance coordinated Canada–U.S. responses on Tibet.
Directs national strategy, programs, fundraising, coalition management, and organizational operations for Canada’s leading Tibet advocacy organization.
Designed and managed programs across international development contexts — Tibetan exile communities, entrepreneurship education, and youth empowerment.
Beijing formally sanctioned Canada Tibet Committee leadership including Therchin, formalising restrictions on diaspora Tibetans — described as inevitable for anyone leading the advocacy work.
Read Full Article →Therchin appeared on CBC’s Power & Politics alongside Uyghur rights leaders, urging a full public inquiry into Chinese foreign interference targeting diaspora communities in Canada.
Watch CBC Segment →Therchin testified before the Subcommittee on International Human Rights, warning that China’s repression has gone transnational — affecting every aspect of daily life for diaspora Tibetans in Canada.
Read Full Report →Therchin told CBC that Beijing’s attacks on Tibetan community and culture were “almost at an all-time high,” citing China’s policy of forcibly separating Tibetan children and mandatory biometric data collection.
Read CBC Article →International coverage of Therchin’s April 2026 parliamentary testimony, detailing phishing attacks, malware campaigns against CTC, and the daily consequences of Beijing’s sanctions.
Read Coverage →Therchin’s testimony on Sino-Tibetan dialogue, the Panchen Lama’s disappearance, and language rights suppression was directly cited in the official House of Commons report.
View Parliamentary Record →Delivered a personal account of the sanctions’ real impact — cyberattacks, travel restrictions, and psychological toll — warning MPs that China’s repression is no longer limited to its borders.
Read Full Coverage →Testified on proposed amendments to better address Chinese foreign interference, drawing on first-hand experience of CTC’s exposure to Beijing’s influence operations.
CBC Coverage →Testified on Tibet’s political situation under Xi Jinping, the December 2022 unanimous motion for Sino-Tibetan dialogue, and the imprisonment of Tibetan language activist Tashi Wangchuk.
Parliamentary Record →Contributed expert testimony on forced labour, education rights abuses, and accountability mechanisms linked to China’s control of Tibet — strengthening Canada’s import accountability framework.
CBC Coverage →Trusted parliamentary witness on China’s interference in the Dalai Lama succession. Coordinated the Tibetan government-in-exile’s Ottawa delegation alongside His Holiness’s North American representative.
Tibet.net Report →Raised concerns over Beijing’s mandatory biometric data collection from Tibetans and forced separation of Tibetan children into boarding schools, with implications for Canadian diaspora communities.
CBC Coverage →Recognized for outstanding contributions to democracy, human rights, and the Tibetan community in Canada. Awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada, their province or territory, or to a particular region of Canada.
Among 20 Canadians sanctioned by the People’s Republic of China in direct response to sustained human rights advocacy. Therchin described the sanctions as “a badge of honour” reflecting genuine policy impact on Beijing’s interests.