76% of Canadians Want Huawei Banned From 5G: Nanos

The “sophistication and safety” of Huawei’s 5G products “have been recognized by most operators around the globe,” said a Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Tuesday when asked about a Nanos Research poll for the Globe and Mail that found 76% of Canadians support banning Huawei from participating in Canada’s 5G network buildout, following the lead of the U.S. and Australia. A similar Nanos poll in 2019 found 53% supporting a Huawei ban. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hasn’t ruled out including Huawei in Canada’s 5G buildout and is expected to announce his decision soon. “The Canadian side should adopt an objective and unbiased attitude, independently make decisions that are in line with its interests, and provide a fair, just, open and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese companies,” said the spokesperson.