'Canada is a firm believer in the 'one country, two systems' framework,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
Canada on Friday suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong to protest the tough new national security law China has enacted in the financial hub.
"That is why we are going to continue to look at steps we can take to ensure the safety of its citizens," he said, mentioning possible new"immigration" measures, without any specifics. China's leaders say the suite of powers will restore stability after a year of sometimes violent protests and will not stifle freedoms. Horrified by China's new security laws, pro-democracy Hongkongers are looking to Australia
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