Adedokun Waliyu 
Canadian citizens were executed in China earlier this year, Global Affairs Canada confirms.
“Canada strongly condemns China’s use of the death penalty, which is irreversible and inconsistent with basic human dignity,” Global Affairs Canada said in a statement.
“Canada repeatedly called for clemency for these individuals at the senior-most levels and remains steadfast in its opposition to the use of the death penalty in all cases, everywhere.”
Global Affairs Canada says it providing assistance to the victims’ families, but did not name them or say how Canadians were executed.
“We request that media outlets respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time” Global Affairs said, adding that due to privacy concerns no further information can be disclosed.
Canadian Robert Lloyd Schellenberg remains imprisoned in China after he was sentenced to the death penalty in 2019 for drug smuggling.
Global Affairs says it “continues to advocate for clemency for Robert Schellenberg and provides him and his family consular assistance.”
