Fate of cybersecurity bill targeting Huawei uncertain after senator finds 'drafting error'

The future of a Liberal government bill meant to protect vital infrastructure from cyberattacks and enable Ottawa to ban telecommunications providers from partnering with what it considers risky vendors — including Huawei — is in doubt after senators studying the bill found what one senator called a "drafting error."

Fate of cybersecurity bill targeting Huawei uncertain after senator finds 'drafting error'
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The future of a Liberal government bill meant to protect vital infrastructure from cyberattacks and enable Ottawa to ban telecommunications providers from partnering with what it considers risky vendors — including Huawei — is in doubt after senators studying the bill found what one senator called a "drafting error."