Canada Orders TikTok to End Business Operations While App Remains Available
The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to shut down its business operations in Canada following a national security review, though Canadians can still use the app.
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Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the decision based on security and intelligence community recommendations. The order specifically targets ByteDance Ltd.'s TikTok Technology Canada Inc., citing national security concerns.
Key Points:
- TikTok app remains available to Canadian users
- Users can still create accounts and browse content
- Business operations must cease in Canada
- Hundreds of Canadian jobs will be affected
- TikTok plans to challenge the order in court
The government advises Canadians to exercise caution and assess cybersecurity risks when using social media platforms. This follows Canada's February 2023 ban of TikTok on federal government devices.
For context, the United States recently passed legislation requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok ownership by January 2025, though President-elect Trump has expressed support for the platform despite leading initial ban efforts in 2020.
A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the platform will remain accessible for creators and businesses while they pursue legal action against the Canadian government's decision.
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