… A decision on Huawei’s participation is part of a broader national security review of next-generation wireless technology. The new technology is as much as 100 times faster than existing 4G technology.
But the decision had seemingly been stalled as Canada’s relationship with the People’s Republic of China spiralled during the saga of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou and Canada’s “two Michaels.”
One pollster said those events would make it hard for the Canadian government to now allow Huawei access to the 5G network.
Failing to block Huawei’s involvement would result in swift backlash from Canadians, in fact, predicted Mario Canseco, president of Vancouver-based polling firm Research Co.
There is no reason to delay Huawei’s exclusion. But Trudeau is the figure-head of Canada’s China class and he will protect their interests above all others.
