The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".

Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Wednesday that China had executed four Canadian citizens in recent weeks, defying pleas for leniency from Ottawa. "We strongly condemn the executions that did happen against Canadians in China," Joly told reporters in Ottawa. She said she was unable to discuss details of the…

Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly has said China has executed four Canadian citizens in recent weeks, despite pleas for leniency from the Canadian government.

Canada's foreign minister condemns China's execution of four Canadians, sparking tensions between the two countries.

Canadian citizens were executed in China earlier this year, Global Affairs Canada confirms with CityNews.

Canada's government says China executed an unspecified number of Canadians earlier this year.

OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that China has executed four Canadians in recent months.

BEIJING: China said on Thursday (Mar 20) it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday that China had executed four Canadian citizens in r

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

China defends execution of Canadian citizens, citing drug offences and rule of law, amid strained Beijing-Ottawa relations.

China's embassy in Ottawa is confirming that Beijing executed Canadian citizens earlier this year.