What is the security threat posed and economic cost posed by Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei’s desire for Canadian intellectual property? An investigation by the Globe & Mail has found Huawei has made significant inroads in Canada, establishing a vast network of contacts and connections at Canadian universities, including UBC, to create a steady flow of intellectual property. Professors have transferred full intellectual property rights to Huawei in 40 instances.
Guest: CEO of the ICEN Group and former Assistant Director of Operations at Canadian Security Intelligence Service Andy Ellis