Ms. Jennie Chen at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On March 28th, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 28th, 2022 / 11:50 a.m.

Executive Director, Greater China Political and Coordination, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

As mentioned earlier, the case of Mr. Celil has been a priority for the Government of Canada since 2006. While we have tried repeatedly to obtain consular access to him, we have been unsuccessful to date. We have continued to raise his case at the highest levels with the Chinese government at every possible opportunity. We will continue—

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