B.C. Supreme Court judge delivers major blow to Meng Wanzhou, ruling that extradition proceedings against the Huawei executive should proceed. Judge rules the offence Meng is accused of by American prosecutors would be considered a crime if it occurred in Canada.
The BC ruling says the essence of Meng’s alleged crime is fraud. Meng, the 48-year-old chief financial officer of the telecommunications giant, is charged with fraud in the United States for allegedly deceiving banks into a possible violation of economic sanctions against Iran.
The BC court ruling on Meng Wanzhou means the proceedings and the extradition bid will proceed, but it does not mean that she will be extradited. Meng's legal team had argued that Canada doesn't have the same sanctions against Iran, so no crime had been committed.
English-language newspaper affiliated with China's communist party reacts to Meng Wanzhou ruling. Headline says 'Ruling on Meng shows Canada lost judicial, diplomatic independence to US bullying: experts'. Story calls ruling 'unjustified,' says it makes Canada a 'pathetic clown.'
Meng Wanzhou's next court appearance set for June 15, which is the next step in the process to determine whether the alleged conduct meets the test for extradition. If the court does order extradition, the final decision will be made by the Minister of Justice.
Update @CBCNews: B.C. judge rules against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, says extradition bid should proceed. cbc.ca/1.5585737
Foreign minister statement on Meng Wanzhou extradition process says Canada will 'continue to be transparent.' Stresses ruling was independent decision by BC's Supreme Court, says Canada will continue 'principled engagement' to secure release of Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor. 
Huawei expresses disappointment in Meng Wanzhou ruling, says it expects Canada's judicial system will 'ultimatelky prove Meng's innocence.'
Chinese embassy in Canada decries Meng Wanzhou ruling as violation of her lawful rights. Accuses Canada and United States of 'abusing their bilateral extradition treaty' and says Canada acting as US 'accomplice' to 'bring down Huawei and other Chinese high-tech companies.'
More @cbcnews Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Meng ruling shows independence of Canada's extradition process. cbc.ca/1.5587130
