Canadian MPs call for 2025 to be declared 'Year of Compassion' as Parliament reaffirms support for Tibet and Dalai Lama Photo Source: ANI [ FULL VIEW ]

Canadian MPs call for 2025 to be declared 'Year of Compassion' as Parliament reaffirms support for Tibet and Dalai Lama

Ottawa [Canada], November 23, 2025 (ANI): Canadian MPs have called for 2025 to be declared the "Year of Compassion" in honour of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reaffirm Canada's support for Tibet and its people, Phayul reported.

MPs Karim Bardeesy, Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe, and James Maloney delivered statements in the House of Commons, highlighting the Dalai Lama's message of compassion and advocating for Tibet's rights.

Over 60 Tibetan delegates gathered on Parliament Hill for Canada Tibet Lobby Day 2025, meeting with MPs and urging support for the "Year of Compassion"declaration.

MP Karim Bardeesy reiterated the House'