OTTAWA, Aug 12 ― Canada condemned China yesterday for its treatment of two detained Canadian citizens, days ahead of the anticipated start of an election campaign in which opposition parties are expected to accuse the government of being soft on Beijing.
Spavor and Michael Kovrig were detained in December 2018, shortly after Vancouver police picked up Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant. “This decision in no way diminishes our resolve to secure the immediate release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig. ... This has gone on too long,” Garneau told reporters.
Canada is still pursuing intense talks with Washington and Beijing to secure the return of Spavor and Kovrig, who also faces spying charges, Garneau said, without giving details.
Free Meng Wanzhou first!