Canada is set to postpone a referendum regarding whether to allow wireless G network equipment provided by Huawei due to the country 's rising tensions with China . The decision is reportedly unlikely to be made until after October 's federal election , with uncertainty still lingering regarding the fates of the hostages currently being held in China . Canada 's prime minister , Justin Trudeau , is reported to be uneasy about making a decision until the situation regarding the hostages becomes clearer .
Canada is set to postpone a decision regarding whether to allow 5G network equipment provided by Huawei due to the country's rising tensions with China. The decision is reportedly unlikely to be made until after October's federal election, with uncertainty still lingering regarding the fates of two Canadians currently being held in China. Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is thought to be uneasy about making a judgement until the situation regarding the detainees becomes clearer.