Canada Condemns China’s Execution of 4 Canadians on Drug Charges

Canada’s foreign minister said the government would continue to ask for leniency from China for other Canadians in similar situations.

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Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians

Mélanie Joly says Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real time . ...
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Canada says China executed four Canadians earlier this year

China executed four Canadians in recent months, Canada’s foreign affairs minister said Wednesday.
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Canada says China executed an unspecified number of Canadians earlier this year

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China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa

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Canada ministry ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of several Canadians

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