Justin Trudeau suspends Canada-Hong Kong extradition treaty
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Justin Trudeau suspends Canada-Hong Kong extradition treaty

Canada said that the country is suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of new Chinese national security legislation and could boost immigration from the former British colony. China imposed the legislation this week despite protests from Hong Kongers and Western nations. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada would continue to stand up for Hong Kong, which is home to 300,000 Canadians

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