Security News > 2022 > May > Canada bans Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks, citing national security risks

The Canadian government has joined many of its allies and banned the use of Huawei and ZTE tech in its 5G networks, as part of a new telecommunications security framework.

"The Government is committed to maximizing the social and economic benefits of 5G and access to telecommunications services writ large, but not at the expense of security," stated the Government of Canada.

The decision to ban Huawei and ZTE came after extensive examination of 5G wireless technology and its implementation.

Some critics of the move say it is too little too late, like Conservative Party MP Micheal Chong who tweeted "It shouldn't have taken more than 3 years for the Trudeau government to ban Huawei. David Vigneault, director of CSIS, publicly warned the government about the threat from Huawei in early December 2018.".

Canada has been in a tricky diplomatic place with the Chinese government since it arrested and detained Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. extradition warrant.

Xiang said Huawei will still enjoy strong demand from China's domestic 5G networks as they continue to diversify their businesses.

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