OTTAWA–A Conservative government under Andrew Scheer would ban Chinese telecom giant Huawei from participating in Canada’s next generation wireless networks, the Star has learned. Scheer’s office confirmed Wednesday that the Conservatives would ban Huawei products from Canada’s 5G infrastructure if they form the government after this fall’s federal election. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer believes Huawei “poses a threat to Canada’s national security,” and would block the Chinese telecom giant from participating in the development of Canada’s 5G networks if he becomes prime minister after this fall’s election. As prime minister, Scheer “would move to block Huawei from participating in Canada’s 5G networks,” Harrison wrote. New Zealand has also blocked a domestic telecommunications company from using Huawei technology, but Bloomberg News reported that the country remained open to Huawei’s participation in its 5G networks.

Source: thestar May 08, 2019 18:56 UTC