Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said today the Liberal government needs to be more forceful with Beijing regarding the plight of two Canadians detained in China, attacking what he calls the prime minister's "naive approach." "That message has to be sent loudly and clearly by this government to the government of China. I believe that this situation demonstrates that Justin Trudeau's naive approach to relations with China isn't working." Michael Spavor (L) and former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig were taken into custody earlier this week, Chinese officials say. He is on a leave of absence from the Canadian foreign service and is no longer protected by diplomatic status.

Source: CBC News December 13, 2018 18:00 UTC