Ottawa has new powers to ban Chinese telecom companies. It says it’s not planning to use them (opens original article in a new tab)

Ottawa has new powers to ban Chinese telecom companies but states it does not plan to use them, citing national security concerns while aiming to maintain foreign relations.

• Ottawa has new powers to ban Chinese telecom companies but no plans to use them.
• The legislation aims to strengthen national security but may complicate foreign relations.
• Analysts suggest telecom companies already avoid Chinese equipment due to security risks.