Canada-China Relations committee  We remain deeply concerned over the rapid deterioration of rights and freedoms in Hong Kong. We believe that a stable and prosperous Hong Kong, where the rule of law and fundamental rights and freedoms are guaranteed, is in everyone's interests. That includes dual Canadian-Chines

Canada-China Relations committee  Our approach to China is evolving to meet the challenges of threats to our national security, to democratic values and to human rights. We have recognized that we need to challenge China on many of those issues. I think a good example of that, when it comes to working with alli

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes, I can do that.

Canada-China Relations committee  Yes. Thank you very much. I would just like to say that Global Affairs Canada recognizes that Canada can be the target of foreign interference activities, including by the People's Republic of China. We have a number of methods that we can use to address this, starting with rais

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I don't have those numbers at my fingertips, but we'd be glad to get them back to the committee after this.

Canada-China Relations committee  I was incorrect in my speaking remarks about the number of Canadians seeking assisted departure from Wuhan, which is now at 196. Could we put that on the record?

Canada-China Relations committee  We do not have a pre-written global power strategy.

Canada-China Relations committee  I'm happy to look into that. We'll also look into how quickly we can provide it. That could be a little complicated to pull together.

Canada-China Relations committee  We have been very clear on this matter that the arbitrary detention of Mr. Kovrig and Mr. Spavor is unacceptable, and it is our top priority to resolve this issue.

Canada-China Relations committee  Mr. Spavor and Mr. Kovrig have been arbitrarily detained by the Government of China.

Canada-China Relations committee  They've been arbitrarily detained.

Canada-China Relations committee  They've been arbitrarily detained.

Canada-China Relations committee  No.

Canada-China Relations committee  I think I've been very clear on this issue that the Government of Canada is very deeply concerned by the arbitrary detention and arrest by Chinese authorities of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. We have been working tirelessly to address this issue.

Canada-China Relations committee  Mr. Chair, the United States government is very concerned about the arbitrary detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig and has been consistently supportive of our position on this issue.