Friday, June 12, 2026
ADVT 
National

Meng Wanzhou's Case Returns To Court Today

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Sep, 2019 04:49 PM

    VANCOUVER - Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's case is scheduled to return to court today, when arguments over the disclosure of documents is expected to be heard ahead of her extradition trial.

     

    In court documents released last month, the defence has argued Meng was unlawfully detained at Vancouver's airport last December at the direction of American authorities.

     

    Meng's lawyers allege Canadian officials acted as "agents" of the Federal Bureau of Investigations, but they say the question that remains is to what extent and how the FBI was involved in what they describe as a "scheme."

     

    None of the allegations in the case have been tested in court.

     

    Meng was arrested at the behest of the United States, which is seeking her extradition on fraud charges in violation of sanctions with Iran.

     

    Both Meng and Chinese tech giant Huawei have denied any wrongdoing.

     

    Her arrest sparked a diplomatic crisis between Canada and China.

     

    Meng is the chief financial officer of Huawei and the daughter of the company's founder.

     

    Her extradition trial won't begin until Jan. 20. Meng is free on bail and living in Vancouver.

     

    This report from The Canadian Press was first published on Sept. 23, 2019.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Jody Wilson-Raybould's Place In Liberal Party At Risk After SNC-Lavalin Testimony

    I completely disagree with the former attorney general's characterization of events

    Jody Wilson-Raybould's Place In Liberal Party At Risk After SNC-Lavalin Testimony

    Andrew Scheer Calls On Trudeau To Resign, Jagmeet Singh For Inquiry Over SNC-Lavalin Affair

    Andrew Scheer Calls On Trudeau To Resign, Jagmeet Singh For Inquiry Over SNC-Lavalin Affair
    Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer called on Justin Trudeau to resign Wednesday, saying former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould's troubling testimony about SNC-Lavalin proved the prime minister has lost the moral authority to govern.

    Andrew Scheer Calls On Trudeau To Resign, Jagmeet Singh For Inquiry Over SNC-Lavalin Affair

    WATCH: Jody Wilson-Raybould Says She Faced Pressure, 'Veiled Threats' On SNC-Lavalin

    Here are five things Canadians learned from former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould, in her testimony Wednesday at the House of Commons justice committee.

    WATCH: Jody Wilson-Raybould Says She Faced Pressure, 'Veiled Threats' On SNC-Lavalin

    Plane Crashed In B.C. In 2017, Killing Alberta Couple, During Bad Weather: TSB

    The Transportation Safety Board says an Alberta pilot flew into deteriorating weather before his small plane crashed in southeastern British Columbia, killing him and his girlfriend.  

    Plane Crashed In B.C. In 2017, Killing Alberta Couple, During Bad Weather: TSB

    Mandatory Vaccination Reporting 'A Goal' In B.C. Public Schools Says Adrian Dix

    VICTORIA — British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says mandatory vaccination status reporting could be in place in the province by September.

    Mandatory Vaccination Reporting 'A Goal' In B.C. Public Schools Says Adrian Dix

    Quebec Premier Says Hockey Game Should Have Been Stopped After Racist Taunts

    Quebec Premier Francois Legault says he's appalled that hockey fans would hurl insults at a player because he's black.

    Quebec Premier Says Hockey Game Should Have Been Stopped After Racist Taunts