Michael Spavor
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
Trudeau says Canada won’t back down against ‘increasingly assertive’ China
In a speech Wednesday in Montreal, Trudeau said the federal government is closely monitoring developments in Hong Kong, where there are 300,000 Canadian citizens. Continue reading
Freeland calls on ‘all Canadian officials’ to discuss detainees with Chinese counterparts
At a stop in Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S., on Thursday, Chrystia Freeland told reporters government officials should be advocating for two detained Canadians with Chinese officials. Continue reading
Chrystia Freeland praises ‘two brave Canadians’ detained in China since December
“They are two brave Canadians who are facing a difficult situation through no fault of their own and they are conducting themselves with incredible grace and tenacity,” Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Continue reading
Consular officials meet with Canadian Michael Kovrig detained in China
Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said Monday. Continue reading