Michael Spavor
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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
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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
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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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Following release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, Canada could get tougher on China: expertsOthers say the time has come to Canada to hit back harder at China now that Kovrig and Spavor are safe.PoliticsOct 11, 2021
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China Rising, Episode 11: An emotional homecoming for the Michaels. What now for Canada-China relations?On Episode 11 of 'China Rising,' we’ll hear directly from Michael Kovrig about what's it like to be back home in Canada after nearly three years in a Chinese prison.WorldOct 2, 2021
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Michael Spavor breaks silence after returning from China, says he’s ‘overjoyed’ to be homeSpavor was previously detained alongside former diplomat Michael Kovrig in 2018 shortly after the RCMP's arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou.CanadaOct 1, 2021
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Trudeau says decision on Huawei’s fate on Canadian 5G expected ‘within coming weeks’The Trudeau government has yet to decide if the Chinese telecommunication will be granted permission to work with Canadian networks to create a 5G networkCanadaSep 28, 2021
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Canada, China trade barbs at UN General Assembly over 2 Michaels, Meng WanzhouCanada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau thanked international partners for supporting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, drawing an angry response from China.PoliticsSep 27, 2021
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