Justin Trudeau defends Canada's arms sales to Saudi Arabia

Trudeau argues that sale of more than 900 armoured vehicles is in line with Canada's foreign and defense policies

Justin Trudeau has defended his government's decision to sign off on the sale of more than 900 armoured vehicles - including dozens described as "heavy assault" and equipped with cannons - to Saudi Arabia, arguing that the deal is in line with Canada's foreign and defence policies.

The C$15bn ($11.63bn) deal - struck by the previous Conservative government in 2014 and given the green light after Trudeau became prime minister - has been in the spotlight in recent years amid growing concerns about Riyadh's human rights record.