Kovrig was the first of two Canadians detained in apparent retaliation for Meng Wanzhou’s arrest. Continue reading →

Canada says their arrests were “arbitrary,” and has been in a diplomatic dispute with China since then. Continue reading →

Canadian prisoner Michael Kovrig is trying to hold on to a sense of humour as he and fellow countryman Michael Spavor approach one year in solitary confinement in China, says Kovrig’s current boss. Continue reading →

Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said Monday. Continue reading →

The motion also calls for the immediate release of Kovrig and Spavor and for “due process” in the case of a third Canadian, Robert Schellenberg, who had a previous prison sentence for drug smuggling upgraded to death earlier this year. Continue reading →

Meng Wanzhou’s said she is “restricted to a limited space” when referring to her house arrest, which drew immediate comparison between her conditions versus the two Canadians detained in solitary confinement in China for a similar length of time. Continue reading →

Kevin Garratt spoke with Mercedes Stephenson on this week’s episode of The West Block to share his experience and offer some advice to Canadian officials about next steps.  Continue reading →

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained shortly after Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver this past December. Continue reading →

Ambassador Kelly Craft said Saturday in a statement to The Associated Press the arrests of ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor are unacceptable and urged China to end the arbitrary detentions. Continue reading →

Canadian officials also visited with Michael Spavor for the third time since he was arrested in China on charges of “endangering Chinese national security.” Continue reading →