Tories to urge Commons to declare crimes against Uighurs genocide
The Conservatives are calling for the House of Commons to formally declare crimes against minority Muslims in China a genocide.
Michael Kovrig
Beijing Olympics should be relocated due to China's 'genocide' of Uighurs: O'Toole
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is calling on the government to push for a new host for the Beijing Olympics next year amid China's "genocide" against minority Uighurs.
The 2022 Winter Olympics should relocate due to China's abuse of Uighurs, MPs say
More than a dozen federal lawmakers from all parties are calling for the 2022 Winter Olympics to be moved outside China, citing a "genocidal campaign" by the state against Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
Tory MP says Liberals ‘failed’ to comply with motion on Huawei, foreign interference
Conservative MP and shadow foreign affairs critic Michael Chong said the Liberal government has “failed” to comply with a motion regarding Canada’s relationship with China adopted by the House of Commons last Friday.
China's ambassador says Canada was 'disgraceful' accomplice of U.S. in Meng arrest
As Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor began their third year in Chinese prisons on Friday, December 11, 2020, the grievances between Canada and China deepened, dimming hope the two Canadian men would win freedom any time soon.
China affirms national security trial for Kovrig, Spavor who have spent two years in prison
China affirmed on Thursday, December 10, 2020, that Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor will face a national security trial as Canada and its allies urged Beijing to release the pair, saying they were being arbitrarily imprisoned.
Kovrig draws strength from books and exercise as 'two Michaels' mark two jailed years
In his darkest moments, Michael Kovrig draws strength from knowing that his fellow Canadians and people around the world are working to free him and Michael Spavor from their respective Chinese prison cells.
Meng's lawyers fight on against extradition despite reports of proposed plea deal
The legal fight against extradition to the United States for Meng Wanzhou is back on in a Vancouver court amid a report that the American Justice Department is discussing a deal in the case.
Trudeau won't confirm reports U.S. seeking plea deal with Meng Wanzhou
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined the chorus of official silence Friday surrounding reports that the United States is seeking to negotiate a plea deal of sorts with detained Huawei scion Meng Wanzhou.
PM Trudeau put all vaccine 'eggs' in one China basket, didn't consider other options: O'Toole
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole accused the Liberal government on Sunday, November 29, 2020, of putting too much emphasis on partnering with a Chinese company for a COVID-19 vaccine in what turned out to be a failed deal.
Tough talk on China could hurt efforts to free Kovrig, Spavor, Canada's foreign minister warns
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne warned on Monday, November 23, 2020, that tough talk about China could hurt efforts to gain the release of two arbitrarily detained Canadians.
Assistance for Canadians in Hong Kong expected, as committee says Uighurs face 'genocide'
The federal government is expected to announce long-awaited plans today to help Canadians living in Hong Kong amid the Chinese clampdown on democracy in the territory.
Justin Trudeau first leader to talk to U.S. president-elect Joe Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is the first international leader to have personally congratulated Joe Biden on being elected U.S. president, his office said on Monday, November 9, 2020, as it summarized a conversation about areas of co-operation — and potential contention.
China must stop using COVID-19 as an 'excuse' to bar visits to two Michaels: Tory critic
China can no longer credibly use the "excuse" of COVID-19 to continue keeping Canadian diplomats from visiting Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, the Conservative foreign affairs critic says.
Canada-China COVID-19 vaccine trials dropped amid political tensions
A COVID-19 vaccine-development partnership between Canada and a Chinese firm has been abandoned, ending clinical trials that were to be conducted by a Dalhousie University research lab.