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Politics This Morning: Chinese court sentences Spavor to 11 years in prison; Garneau says his, Kovrig’s release a ‘top priority’

Plus, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Labour Minister Filomena Tassi, and Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger will make a funding announcement in support of airport recovery.

Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau has a 10 a.m. media availability today to address recent Chinese court decisions affecting two detained Canadians.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

August 11, 2021

Good Wednesday morning, Canadian businessman Michael Spavor has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being found guilty of spying, while Canada reportedly has 10 days to appeal the verdict. The court statement,

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