Canadian telecommunications companies have reported being victims of cyberattacks linked to espionage activities orchestrated by China. The breaches have raised significant security concerns and prompted discussions about national defense and the integrity of communication infrastructures. Authorities are investigating the extent of the impact and potential vulnerabilities exposed by these incidents.

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC forum in South Korea to discuss various issues, marking a significant thaw in the previously strained relations between Canada and China. This meeting follows recent diplomatic efforts, including a visit by Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister to Beijing and growing calls from Canadian leaders to resolve trade disputes with China.