Michael Spavor

• Michael Spavor’s lawyer says legal fight with Ottawa is ‘resolved’

  The lawyer for Michael Spavor, who was detained in China for more than 1,000 days, says the "matter" between his client and the federal government has been resolved.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2024
  
• Canada ready to pay two Michaels settlement for China prison time: report

  Canada is willing to sign off on multimillion-dollar settlement packages for Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig to compensate them for their incarceration in China.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
  
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• Michael Kovrig denies his Chinese detention was due to alleged ‘espionage’

  The comments were made in response to a recent report that claimed Michael Spavor blames the Canadian government and Kovrig for his detention.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2023
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• A closer look at MP Han Dong’s voting record on China

  In an effort to glean more about Han Dong's positions on issues regarding China, Global News compiled a review of his votes and statements inside and out of the House of Commons

  Politics

  Mar 25, 2023
• China tried to sow doubt on return of ‘two Michaels’ to Canada: federal unit

  RRM Canada's analysis says it identified a narrative from Chinese state media outlets that claimed the two Michaels had "confessed their guilt."

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2022
• Huawei ban, delay unrelated to China seizing the two Michaels: minister

  Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says the Canadian government wants to 'decouple' its decision on Huawei from the detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

  Canada

  May 21, 2022
• China’s ambassador to Canada warns against Huawei 5G ban

  Canada has delayed its decision on 5G out of concern for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor who were imprisoned in China for nearly three years.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
• Dominic Barton leaving post as Canada’s ambassador to China

  The ambassador will leave his post at the end of the year after having worked to secure the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

  Canada

  Dec 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.

  Features

  Oct 16, 2021
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• Following release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, Canada could get tougher on China: experts

  Others say the time has come to Canada to hit back harder at China now that Kovrig and Spavor are safe.

  Politics

  Oct 11, 2021