Michael Spavor

Latest articles

October 8, 2021

opinion

The two Michaels were just new characters in a Sino-Canadian drama whose decades-long plot is as twisted as ever

Fen Osler Hampson and Mike Blanchfield

24 min read

October 1, 2021

Michael Spavor breaks his silence after detention in China: ‘I’m overjoyed’

2 min read

September 30, 2021

opinion

From one hostage to another: Advice to Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor

John McCarthy

6 min read

September 29, 2021

morning update newsletter

Morning Update: Federal cabinet will rule soon on whether to ban Huawei from 5G

6 min read

September 28, 2021

The two Michaels: Where do Canada-China relations go from here?

1 min read

September 27, 2021

Which Canadians are left in Chinese prisons? As Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are free, 115 more remain behind

9 min read

September 27, 2021

Evening Update: Annamie Paul steps down as leader of the Green Party of Canada

5 min read

September 27, 2021

China claims Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig freed for health reasons

3 min read

September 27, 2021

morning update newsletter

Morning Update: Homecoming of two Michaels a welcome relief for Canada, but rift with China runs deep after their detention

7 min read

September 25, 2021

Meng Wanzhou lands in China with fanfare after release from Canadian custody

4 min read

September 24, 2021

politics briefing newsletter

Politics Briefing: Canadian officials decline comment on resolution of Meng case, impact on two Michaels

5 min read

September 5, 2021

Diplomats join march to mark 1,000 days, press China to release Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig

5 min read

September 3, 2021

Evening Update: Canada could see more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases a day next month, Dr. Theresa Tam says

8 min read

September 3, 2021

opinion

We failed to heed the warnings on China. Kovrig and Spavor are paying the price

J. Michael Cole

4 min read

September 3, 2021

‘Do not lose hope’: Readers share their messages to Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor as they hit 1,000 days in detention

13 min read

September 3, 2021

opinion

When the Michaels are freed, they will not be the same. I know that all too well

Mellissa Fung

4 min read

September 2, 2021

morning update newsletter

Morning Update: Afghan embassy staff in Kabul had called for an immigration program in 2012. Ottawa approved the initiative almost a decade later

8 min read

September 1, 2021

Chinese newspaper claims Michael Spavor photographed Chinese military equipment

3 min read

August 25, 2021

Chinese state-owned shipbuilder tapped to supply ferry for Crown corporation as Canadians remain jailed

4 min read

August 24, 2021

Families of Michael Spavor, Michael Kovrig to walk ‘7,000 steps for freedom’ to call for their release

3 min read

August 16, 2021

The ‘hostage diplomacy’ connecting Canada and China

1 min read

August 14, 2021

analysis

Verdict against Michael Spavor gives some hope for future release, but also shows Canada’s powerlessness in the face of injustice

6 min read

August 12, 2021

China dismisses Ottawa’s protests over cases tied to Huawei

3 min read

December 9, 2020

video

Michael Kovrig's wife battles for his freedom from Chinese custody

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