Quiet diplomacy isn’t working for Kovrig and Spavor: Gary Caroline and Marcus Kolga in the Star
The Trudeau government must redouble its efforts to secure the two Michaels’ release through more aggressive means. Quiet diplomacy is not working. It...
With Meng Wanzhou’s extradition, Canada must be laser-focused on the national interest: Richard Fadden in the Globe and Mail
It is in Canada's national interest to bring Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor home and ensure our principles remain intact. The two goals...
Canada needs to decide on 5G sooner rather than later: Jonathan Berkshire Miller in the Vancouver Sun
If we allow overconfidence about our ability to mitigate all risks from Huawei’s potential inclusion in 5G, Canada could be making a grave...
Canada Must Reject Calls to Release Meng Wanzhou: An Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau
(Read the press release here.) The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street, Ottawa,...
Canadian thought leaders urge Prime Minister to reject calls to release Meng Wanzhou
OTTAWA, ON (June 26, 2020): As Canada continues to wrestle with China’s hostage diplomacy, several high-profile Canadians have called on the federal government...
PM Trudeau facing increased pressure to free Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou: David Mulroney on CBC's Power & Politics
With calls to capitulate to China and end the extradition proceedings of Meng Wanzhou gaining traction in some circles, former ambassador to China...
Canada must not indulge China’s hostage diplomacy: Alex Lee for Inside Policy
Engaging in a “prisoner swap” over Meng Wanzhou would damage Canada’s judicial independence and encourage future hostage-taking, writes Alex Lee. By Alex Lee,...
Freeing the Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor: Charles Burton on CBC's The Current
Several Canadian legal experts say more can be done to free Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig who are detained in China. Some are advocating...
China Charges Two Canadians: Brian Lee Crowley on CTV News
China has formally charged Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor on spurious espionage-related charges. Managing Director Brian Lee Crowley was on CTV news to...
China Formally Charges Two Canadians - Charles Burton on CTV News
As Canada awoke to the news of formal charges being laid against Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, MLI senior fellow Charles Burton joined...
