Canadians Detained

• Pivot Airlines crew detained in Dominican Republic for 220 days ‘will soon return home’: CEO

  The crew of a Pivot Airlines flight was first detained in early April, after local authorities said drugs were found at Punta Cana International Airport.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
  
• China denies Canadians ‘arbitrarily’ detained in response to Meng Wanzhou arrest

  China's foreign ministry spokesperson said it "firmly opposes the erroneous statements made by Canada."

  World

  Oct 12, 2020
  
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• Trudeau says he’s ‘disappointed’ by China’s charges against Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he is "disappointed" in China's decision to formally lay charges against Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2020
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• Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have now been detained by China for 400 days

  Kovrig was the first of two Canadians detained in apparent retaliation for Meng Wanzhou's arrest.

  World

  Jan 14, 2020
• 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.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2019
• China-Canada dispute among issues Trudeau seeking global support for at G20

  Trudeau has no meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit to do this but U.S. President Donald Trump does.

  World

  Jun 27, 2019
• McCallum’s comments ‘unhelpful’ in securing release of Canadians detained in China: Marco Mendicino

  Marco Mendicino explained that McCallum's comments don't reflect the government's approach to the situation, which he stressed is rooted in 'accordance with the rule of law.' 

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2019