CBC: Canada bans Chinese tech giant Huawei from 5G network
Decision comes loaded with implications for national security and diplomacy
The federal government has banned Huawei from working on Canada's fifth-generation networks over security concerns — a decision critics say was long overdue.
The move puts Canada in line with key intelligence allies like the United States, which have expressed concerns about the national security implications of giving the Chinese tech giant access to key infrastructure.
The government is also banning ZTE, another Chinese state-backed telecommunications firm.
A government policy statement posted online says companies will have until June 28, 2024, to remove or terminate 5G equipment from Huawei and ZTE.
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WNU Editor: China has already responded .... China says Canada's planned Huawei ban violates free trade rules (CGTN).
Canada Bans Chinese Tech Giants Huawei And ZTE From 5G Network
Canada to ban Huawei, ZTE 5G equipment, joining Five Eyes allies -- CNN/Reuters
Canada to ban Huawei and ZTE from 5G network, risking China tensions -- The Guardian
Canada to ban China's Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks -- DW
Canada joins Five Eyes in ban on Huawei and ZTE -- Politico
China will see Canada’s Huawei, ZTE bans as ‘a slap in the face,’ experts warn -- Global News