And the investor protection treaty now threatens to complicate any plans the Liberal government has to keep Huawei out of Canada's high-speed 5G network. If Canada blocks Huawei from 5G, taxpayers could face a lawsuit claiming hundreds of millions of dollars — possibly billions. Canada's Telus and BCE, on the other hand, have relied on Huawei gear for their radio access networks. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Minister Ralph Goodale is overseeing Canada's review of the security challenges and potential threats in Canada's future use 5G technology. The Czech Republic's cybersecurity authority asked companies in sensitive sectors to weigh the risks of Chinese technology.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2019 09:00 UTC