Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after almost 3 years in Chinese prison
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Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after almost 3 years in Chinese prison
Description
September 25, 2021
It's been almost three years since Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have touched Canadian soil, but that all changed early Saturday morning. The "Two Michaels" arrived in Calgary after being detained in China on espionage charges. As Matthew Conrod reports, international relations experts say while trust has been lost between Canada and China, the two countries will need to find a way to repair the damage.
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Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after almost 3 years in Chinese prison01:51 | September 25, 2021 -
Sisters on the Fly experience Calgary Stampede02:18 | July 16, 2026 -
U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra dishes on Gordie Howe Bridge, Alberta separatism and more25:28 | July 5, 2026 -
Alberta premier continues to face separation pressure02:42 | June 6, 2026 -
Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis05:23 | June 1, 2026 -
Canadian astronaut touches down in Calgary02:00 | May 24, 2026 -
Alberta is ‘at the centre’ of efforts to improve Canada: Carney05:40 | May 22, 2026 -
Canada seen as “reliable” and “very attractive to Asian partners” as pipeline takes new step: Carney01:44 | May 15, 2026 -
Former British soldier who fought in Ukraine brings speaking tour to Edmonton05:36 | April 22, 2026 -
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Pipeline dreams: Middle East war renews Alberta premier’s push02:00 | March 17, 2026 -
Alberta government taking its time considering relief options amid oil volatility01:40 | March 9, 2026 -
Oil prices surge as Iran war threatens supply02:00 | March 2, 2026 -
‘So excited’: Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help back home01:32 | February 24, 2026 -
Calgary man who joined ISIS sentenced to 16 years in prison01:32 | February 4, 2026 -
Venezuela situation increasing pipeline approval pressure02:05 | January 6, 2026 -
Calgary father, 7-year-old daughter die after wave sweeps them out to sea01:00 | November 17, 2025 -
Former Gazan journalist shares experiences as he rebuilds life in Canada02:23 | July 24, 2025 -
Calgary man injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine01:54 | July 4, 2025 -
Ukrainian Council of Canada holds Come Back Alive rally in downtown Calgary02:24 | June 29, 2025 -
Middle East conflicts causing large swings in oil prices02:07 | June 25, 2025 -
Second person dead after Banff National Park rock slide00:51 | June 20, 2025 -
Carney says Canada, India took ‘foundational’ step toward rebuilding diplomatic relationship at G702:54 | June 17, 2025 -
Ukrainian community near G7 Summit inspired by Zelenskyy visit to Alberta02:28 | June 17, 2025 -
Away from G7 summit, Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers make energy superpower pitch02:29 | June 16, 2025 -
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‘Greatest act’: Pope Francis remembered for residential school apology02:11 | April 22, 2025 -
Netanyahu slams Carney over response to Gaza ‘genocide’ comment01:50 | April 11, 2025 -
Ukrainian film festival celebrates Ukrainian creativity01:33 | April 5, 2025 -
Groceries: how to recognize what ‘made in’ Canada and ‘product of’ Canada means05:50 | March 22, 2025 -
Alberta Police agencies prepare for monumental G7 security in Kananaskis02:04 | February 26, 2025 -
‘Frustrating and devastating’: Calgary Ukrainians react to peace deal concerns02:07 | February 13, 2025
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Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after almost 3 years in Chinese prison01:51 | September 25, 2021
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Sisters on the Fly experience Calgary Stampede02:18 | July 16, 2026
-
U.S. Ambassador Hoekstra dishes on Gordie Howe Bridge, Alberta separatism and more25:28 | July 5, 2026
-
Alberta premier continues to face separation pressure02:42 | June 6, 2026
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Grow Hope Alberta helping the global food crisis05:23 | June 1, 2026
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Canadian astronaut touches down in Calgary02:00 | May 24, 2026
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Alberta is ‘at the centre’ of efforts to improve Canada: Carney05:40 | May 22, 2026
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Canada seen as “reliable” and “very attractive to Asian partners” as pipeline takes new step: Carney01:44 | May 15, 2026
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Former British soldier who fought in Ukraine brings speaking tour to Edmonton05:36 | April 22, 2026
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Canadian medical experts, volunteers aim to complete dozens of free surgeries in Peru02:02 | April 15, 2026
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Pipeline dreams: Middle East war renews Alberta premier’s push02:00 | March 17, 2026
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Alberta government taking its time considering relief options amid oil volatility01:40 | March 9, 2026
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Oil prices surge as Iran war threatens supply02:00 | March 2, 2026
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‘So excited’: Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help back home01:32 | February 24, 2026
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Former Gazan journalist shares experiences as he rebuilds life in Canada02:23 | July 24, 2025
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Calgary man injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine01:54 | July 4, 2025
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Ukrainian Council of Canada holds Come Back Alive rally in downtown Calgary02:24 | June 29, 2025
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Middle East conflicts causing large swings in oil prices02:07 | June 25, 2025
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Second person dead after Banff National Park rock slide00:51 | June 20, 2025
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Carney says Canada, India took ‘foundational’ step toward rebuilding diplomatic relationship at G702:54 | June 17, 2025
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Ukrainian community near G7 Summit inspired by Zelenskyy visit to Alberta02:28 | June 17, 2025
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Away from G7 summit, Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers make energy superpower pitch02:29 | June 16, 2025
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G7 finance meeting wraps in Banff02:25 | May 22, 2025
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‘Frustrating and devastating’: Calgary Ukrainians react to peace deal concerns02:07 | February 13, 2025
Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after almost 3 years in Chinese prison
Description
September 25, 2021
It's been almost three years since Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have touched Canadian soil, but that all changed early Saturday morning. The "Two Michaels" arrived in Calgary after being detained in China on espionage charges. As Matthew Conrod reports, international relations experts say while trust has been lost between Canada and China, the two countries will need to find a way to repair the damage.
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