Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada joins the international community in its grave concern with the passage of national security legislation for Hong Kong by mainland china.
Trudeau says Canada will treat exports of sensitive goods to Hong Kong in the same way as those destined for mainland China.
Effective immediately, Trudeau says Canada will not not permit the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong.
“We are also suspending the Canada-Hong Kong extradition treaty and updating our travel advisory for Hong Kong,” said Trudeau.
Trudeau says Canada is a firm believer in the one country-two system framework.
In the near future Canada will also look at additional measures including around immigration.
This morning, I’m at @MoissonOutaouai in Gatineau to talk about how our government is helping food banks and food organizations during this pandemic, and to give an update on the steps we’re taking to support people as we restart our economy. Watch live: https://t.co/MPP2eGoyPK
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) July 3, 2020
To watch Jutsin Trudeau’s full July 3rd address, see below.
https://www.cpac.ca/en/direct/cpac2/475158/pm-justin-trudeau-speaks-with-reporters-in-gatineau-que/