The time is right to free Tibet

Today we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Tibetan people's uprising of 1959 against the Chinese invasion and occupation of Tibet. I pay tribute to the many brave Tibetan men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the cause of Tibetan freedom. They will always be remembered.

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My hope is that this year may see a significant breakthrough in our relations with the Chinese government. As in 1954, so today I am determined to leave no stone unturned in seeking a mutually beneficial solution that will address both Chinese concerns, as well as achieve for the Tibetan people a life of freedom, peace and dignity.

—The Dalai Lama in Tuesday's Globe & Mail.