Don’t make deal on two Michaels

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must reject the premise of the letter from the Group of 19.

Their compassion for the Michaels in custody in China is understood. However, their letter only suggests Canada may have a “legal” means to terminate Meng Wanzhou’s extradition.

Even if China had indicated there was a possibility her release would end their imprisonment, the risk must not be taken.

Release of the two Michaels in response to Meng’s release would confirm China had been lying all along that the two cases are not related. They will not admit this, so there will be no release.

The federal government must advise Canadians to not visit or travel through China. Michael Verdiel, Calgary