Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed out of hand calls from former parliamentarians and diplomats to release Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and unilaterally end her extradition process — saying such a move would embolden China to detain other Canadians to further its political goals. As prime minister, you face a difficult decision. "I respect these distinguished Canadians who put forward that letter but I deeply disagree with them," Trudeau told reporters Thursday. Watch: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejects calls to release Meng WanzhouPrime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke to reporters outside Rideau Cottage on Thursday. Scheer also said he agrees with the prime minister that Canada shouldn't hand over Meng as part of some sort of hostage swap.

Source: CBC News June 25, 2020 15:59 UTC