SCHEER GOV'T WILL BAN HUAWEI FROM 5G

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.

 “As Mr. Scheer has said in the past, he believes Huawei poses a threat to Canada’s national security,” said Brock Harrison, Scheer’s director of communications, in a written statement.