Defence Department reviewing contracts with Ontario company linked to China

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The Department of National Defence says it is taking a second look at several contracts awarded to an Ontario company with links to China.

“We are investigating these procurements and the way in which this equipment is used, alongside counterparts in other government departments,” Defence Department spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier said in a statement Thursday.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Ottawa SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

The United States Federal Communications Commission banned the use of Hytera technology for the purpose of public safety, government security and surveillance of critical infrastructure in 2021 when it was deemed a risk to national security.Article content While the RCMP has not responded to repeated requests for comment, Radio-Canada reported that the agency expressed confidence in the security of the system and said any contractors involved needed to obtain a security clearance.Article content

“There’s no doubt that there are very legitimate concerns around the way in which the contract was awarded, which is why we’re looking very carefully, very closely at it,” Mendicino said.

 

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