Press Releases

The Canadian Tamil Congress welcomes the passage of today’s historic resolution on Sri Lanka (A/HRC/30/L.29) at the United Nations Human Rights Council

1 October 2015

Tamil Seniors push Queens Park for a coordinated approach on elder care

18 September 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress hosts reception for Dheepan movie Cast and Crew selected at 2015 TIFF

17 September 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Welcomes the OHCHR’s Damning Report on Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Violations

16 September 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates Hon. R. Sampanthan on being recognized as the Official Opposition Leader in Sri Lanka

4 September 2015

CTC calls for Immediate Action to address humanitarian crisis in Syria

4 September 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Congratulates the Tamil National Alliance

18 August 2015

CTC calls upon Tamils in the North and East to strengthen the TNA at the negotiating table.

7 August 2015

Mayor Tory Launches Tamil Fest, Event Expected to Attract Thousands Launch highlights excitement over the very first Tamil Street Festival outside of Asia taking place this summer in Toronto

18 June 2015

CTC urges OHCHR to ensure the September report reveals the full force and mandate of the April 2014 resolution

15 June 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Commends the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Historic Visit to Sri Lanka

11 March 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress expresses concerns about civil rights implications of Bill C-51

10 March 2015

CTC Welcomes the TRC Report and calls for action

6 March 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Facilitates a Community round-table with Hon. MacCharles on matters related to youth and children

6 March 2015

CTC Strongly Condemns the Burning of Effigies and Pictures of TNA Leaders

26 February 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress President Raj Thavaratnasingham’s Speech at the 8th Annual Thai Pongal Dinner

21 January 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Congratulates Maithripala Sirisen

9 January 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Calls For Free and Fair Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka

3 January 2015

Canadian Tamil Congress Congratulates Cuba and USA, Applauds Canada

19 December 2014

Canadians will gather to mark the 10th year Anniversary of the Boxing Day Tsunami

18 December 2014

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