Thread by @SeanPrevil

#BREAKING: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the plane carrying Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor left Chinese airspace "and they're on their way home." Says boarded about 7:30 p.m. Ottawa time. #cdnpoli

"About 12 minutes ago, the aircraft carrying Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor left Chinese airspace and they're on their way home. They boarded at about 7:30 Ottawa time along with Dominic Barton, Canada's ambassador to China." #cdnpoli 1/

"These two men have gone through an unbelievably difficult ordeal. For the past thousand days, they have shown strength, perseverance, resilience and grace and we are all inspired by that." #cdnpoli /2

Trudeau went on to thank their families for supporting them and supporting "us in the work we've done to secure their release." Said he wants to thank countless diplomatic and other Canadian officials who've been "tireless" to secure return the two Michaels #cdnpoli

Also thanks allies & partners around world in int'l community who've "stood steadfast in solidarity with Canada and with these two Canadians." Also thank Canadians for keeping the Michaels in their thoughts #cdnpoli

Also thanks Canadians for remaining "determined in the core value that Canadians have of standing up for each other and looking out for each other." #cdnpoli

"These two men have been through an unbelievably difficult situation, but it is inspiring and it is good news for all of us that they are on their way home to their families." - Trudeau #cdnpoli