Sunday, July 5, 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

    Man In Custody After Girl Sexually Assaulted In Surrey, B.C.: police

    Man In Custody After Girl Sexually Assaulted In Surrey, B.C.: police
    Police say they have a man in custody after a female youth was sexually assaulted in Surrey, B.C.

    Man In Custody After Girl Sexually Assaulted In Surrey, B.C.: police

    Vancouver's 2018 Cruise Season Marks Largest-Ever Vessel, 25 Million Passengers

    Vancouver's 2018 Cruise Season Marks Largest-Ever Vessel, 25 Million Passengers
    The Port of Vancouver says nearly one million passengers are expected to visit during its 2018 cruise ship season, starting Tuesday with the arrival of the Star Princess.

    Vancouver's 2018 Cruise Season Marks Largest-Ever Vessel, 25 Million Passengers

    Humboldt Bronco Player's Organ Donation Inspires Others To Become Donors

    Humboldt Bronco Player's Organ Donation Inspires Others To Become Donors
    Many social media users say the donation of Humboldt Broncos player Logan Boulet's organs has not only potentially saved lives, but inspired them to have the conversation with loved ones and become donors themselves.

    Humboldt Bronco Player's Organ Donation Inspires Others To Become Donors

    Canadian Mother Heading To India To Watch Movie Inspired By Her Son's Last Christmas

    Canadian Mother Heading To India To Watch Movie Inspired By Her Son's Last Christmas
    Evan's story is being adapted by Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji in a movie called "Uma."

    Canadian Mother Heading To India To Watch Movie Inspired By Her Son's Last Christmas

    B.C. Tourism Minister Lisa Beare Requires Heart Surgery; Recovery To Take Weeks

    British Columbia's tourism minister has been diagnosed with a heart condition that requires surgery and will keep her away from the legislature for several weeks.

    B.C. Tourism Minister Lisa Beare Requires Heart Surgery; Recovery To Take Weeks

    Air In A Bottle? How Companies Sell Canadian Nature

    Air In A Bottle? How Companies Sell Canadian Nature
    When two Edmonton men started bottling and selling air from Banff and Lake Louise, Alta., some people thought it was a farce, but about four years later the duo's expanded their line to also include products with the country's glacier and spring waters as main ingredients.

    Air In A Bottle? How Companies Sell Canadian Nature