Nova Scotia premier defends trade mission to China as Canadians remain detained
Stephen McNeil says he believes it is important to build relationships through trade that benefit both economies. Continue reading
Michael Kovrig
Scott Thompson: China moves on beef and pork, but not on the two detained Michaels
In all of the celebrations, Scott Thompson writes, there has been little metion of the two Michaels still detained in a Chinese jail — Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. Continue reading
Freeland reappointment seen as critical to momentum on Canada’s priorities with China, Venezuela
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
A Global News investigation has found that much of Chrystia Freeland’s past year was dominated by efforts to free detained Canadians in China and push for democracy in Venezuela. Continue reading
Federal leaders spar over the detention of Canadians in China
The detention of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor in China has been widely decried as arbitrary. Continue reading
China calls Trudeau’s accusations of arbitrary detentions ‘purely unfounded’
China accused Canada of not abiding by international norms Friday in response to comments from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who accused Beijing of arbitrarily detaining two Canadians. Continue reading
Trudeau accuses China of using arbitrary detentions to achieve ‘political goals’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says China uses arbitrary detentions as a tool to achieve its international and domestic political goals. Continue reading
United response critical in confronting China on Hong Kong, detainees: U.K. commissioner
The British High Commissioner to Canada stressed the need for a “united front” in dealing with an increasingly aggressive China. Continue reading
‘Name it and shame it’ when China acts out, urges State Department spokesperson
Morgan Ortagus says China seizes chances “to beat up on countries” it perceives as weaker. Continue reading
Canada suspends travel to China for local staff at Hong Kong consulate
The decision comes after China confirmed it has detained a Hong Kong resident who worked at the British consulate in the region. Continue reading
Mike Pompeo to visit Ottawa ahead of G7 summit in France
Pompeo’s working visit comes in advance of the G7 summit this week in Biarritz, France. Continue reading