When the USA first tightened its restrictions on Chinese vendors being part of any 5G networks, Canada did not fall into line as expected, and maintained an independent stance. This was despite US pressure to align its 5G cybersecurity policy with fellow members of the ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence partnership, which also includes the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Those three countries all quickly agreed to support the USA’s wish to exclude Huawei’s equipment from most 5G networks, and now Canada has finally fallen into line too, barring Huawei and ZTE from 4G and 5G deployments. Not only are operators barred from using designated equipment or services provided by Huawei and ZTE, but if they already have this gear installed, they…