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EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE | Two Michaels land safely in Canada after nearly three years of detention in China

After spending nearly three years in a Chinese prison, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor have finally landed in Canada. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that a Canadian Air Forces passenger plane carrying the two Michaels had landed in Calgary early Saturday morning.

Michael Kovrig, centre, embraces his wife Vina Nadjibulla, left, and sister Ariana Botha after arriving at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntos

'I'm just so thrilled for him': Friends of Kovrig, Spavor react to release

Those who knew Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor say they are elated now that both Canadians are finally home after being detained in China for more than 1,000 days.

Canada must re-engage on diplomacy with China, but also learn lessons, experts say

While the saga regarding the detainment of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by Chinese authorities may be at an end, the political fallout between the two countries as a result of it remains unclear.

Many Canadians remain detained in China; at least four on death row

While the release of the Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig is reason for celebration, there are many other Canadians still detained in China, with at least four having been sentenced to death.

Huawei executive returns as China releases 2 Canadians

An executive of Chinese global communications giant Huawei Technologies returned from Canada Saturday night following a legal settlement that also saw the release of two Canadians held by China, potentially bringing closure to a nearly 3-year-long feud embroiling Ottawa, Beijing and Washington.

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CTV National News for Sept. 25: An emotional homecoming

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig at Calgary International Airport early Saturday.

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: PM welcomes Kovrig, Spavor back to Canada

After nearly three years in Chinese detention, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig are safe in Canada.

China rolls out the red carpet for arrival of Meng Wanzhou

Lawyer Lisa Jean Helps breaks down what to know about the Meng Wanzhou case and deferred prosecution agreements.

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