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Former Chinese Senior Judge Concerned About Fate of Kovrig and Spavor in Light of Upcoming Trial

A former senior judge in China’s court system says he is concerned about the upcoming trials of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor given the past conduct of the Chinese communist regime. Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement on March 17 that Canada’s embassy in Beijing has been notified that court hearings…


Kovrig, Spavor Scheduled to Stand Trial in China in Coming Days

Canada’s embassy in Beijing has been notified that court hearings for Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig have been scheduled for March 19 and 22 respectively, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said in a statement on March 17. Garneau said Canadian officials are “seeking continued consular access” to the two Canadians, and said no further…