Kovrig and Spavor mark success today with China but dangers remain

The Americans, even before Trump left office, realized it was in a no-win situation and began discussions with China undermining its extradition request to Canada. Canada was aware of these discussions but decided to let its illusory 'rule of law' approach dominate and, in doing so, prolonged the imprisonment of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.

A Canadian Air Force jet with Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor onboard pictured arriving in Calgary, left, with Mr. Kovrig pictured embracing his wife Vina Nadjibulla following his arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sept. 25. Photographs courtesy of Cpl. Justin Dreimanis/DND-MDN Canada

Opinion

September 28, 2021

The return of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor to the security of Canada caps a nearly three-year saga of procrastination and illusory action by governments. The early reports suggest they are in good health and have a measure of...

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