CACN - China Consular Cases - Nov 16, 2020

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Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor

• Canada remains deeply concerned by the arbitrary detention/arrest of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor and the arbitrary sentencing of Robert Schellenberg.
• Canada calls for the immediate release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor and clemency for all Canadians facing the death penalty.
• Canada opposes the death penalty in all cases. We have raised our firm position on this issue with China and will continue to do so.
• Due to the Privacy Act, no further information can be disclosed.

Mr. Huseyincan Celil

• Canada is deeply concerned by the detention of Mr. Huseyincan Celil and we continue to raise this case at senior levels.
• We continue to call upon the Chinese government to give Canadian officials consular access in order to determine Mr. Celil's well-being.
• Due to provisions of the Privacy Act, no further information can be disclosed.

Canadians sentenced to death penalty

• Canada opposes the use of the death penalty in all cases, everywhere.
• Canada abolished the death penalty, and we encourage the abolition of the death penalty internationally.
• Canada will undertake clemency intervention in all cases of Canadians facing the death penalty in foreign jurisdictions.
• In the interests of the individuals involved, the Government of Canada cannot comment or provide details on any specific case.

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