Canadian government allows extradition of Huawei CFO to the US
The Canadian government has decided to allow the extradition of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to the U.S., the country's Department of Justice announced Friday
The decision follows a thorough and diligent review of the evidence in this case. The Department is satisfied that the requirements set out by the Extradition Act for the issuance of an Authority to Proceed have been met and there is sufficient evidence to be put before an extradition judge for decision.The British Columbia Supreme Court has scheduled an appearance date for March 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
While court proceedings are underway, Ms. Meng will remain on bail subject to her existing conditions, as set by the court.— The Authority to Proceed is the first step in the extradition process. The decision on whether to issue an Authority to Proceed was made by Department of Justice Canada officials, who are part of a non-partisan public service.
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