Michael Kovrig
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Michael Kovrig reflects on ‘brutally hard’ Chinese detention: ‘You’re totally alone’Michael Kovrig, who spent 1,019 days in a Chinese prison, has described for the first time the emotional and psychological toll that the detention took on him and his family.CanadaSep 23, 2024
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Michael Spavor’s lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is ‘resolved’The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.CanadaMar 6, 2024
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Canada ready to pay two Michaels settlement for China prison time: reportCanada is willing to sign off on multimillion-dollar settlement packages for Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig to compensate them for their incarceration in China.CanadaDec 26, 2023
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Michael Kovrig denies his Chinese detention was due to alleged ‘espionage’The comments were made in response to a recent report that claimed Michael Spavor blames the Canadian government and Kovrig for his detention.CanadaNov 24, 2023
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A closer look at MP Han Dong’s voting record on ChinaIn an effort to glean more about Han Dong's positions on issues regarding China, Global News compiled a review of his votes and statements inside and out of the House of CommonsPoliticsMar 25, 2023
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China tried to sow doubt on return of ‘two Michaels’ to Canada: federal unitRRM Canada's analysis says it identified a narrative from Chinese state media outlets that claimed the two Michaels had "confessed their guilt."CanadaJun 21, 2022
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Huawei ban, delay unrelated to China seizing the two Michaels: ministerPublic Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the Canadian government wants to 'decouple' its decision on Huawei from the detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.CanadaMay 21, 2022
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China’s ambassador to Canada warns against Huawei 5G banCanada has delayed its decision on 5G out of concern for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor who were imprisoned in China for nearly three years.CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Dominic Barton leaving post as Canada’s ambassador to ChinaThe ambassador will leave his post at the end of the year after having worked to secure the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.CanadaDec 6, 2021
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The two Michaels are free. Could a Canadian locked up in China for 15 years be next?Following the release of the two Michaels, the wife of another Canadian man imprisoned in China says she is hopeful of a break in her husband's case as well.FeaturesOct 16, 2021
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