The development of 5G, or fifth-generation, networks will give people speedier online connections and provide vast data capacity to meet ravenous demand as more devices link to the internet and innovations such as autonomous vehicles emerge.
The Opposition Conservatives and other critics have long pressed the Liberals to deny Huawei a role in building the country's 5G infrastructure, saying it would allow
Some say Huawei's participation could give it access to an array of digital information gleaned from how, when and where Canadian customers use internet-connected devices.
In turn, the theory goes, Chinese security agencies could force the company to hand over the personal information.
Huawei has long insisted it is a fiercely independent company that does not engage in espionage for anyone, including
"Telecommunication companies in
"Providers who already have this equipment installed will be required to cease its use and remove it under the plans we are announcing today."
He told a hastily called news conference Thursday the decision followed a full review by
"We will always protect the safety and security of Canadians. And we'll take any actions necessary to safeguard our telecommunication infrastructure."
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Public Safety Minister
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