Canada Orders TikTok Canada to Dissolve Citing National Security Risks; App Access Unaffected

Nov 6, 2024, 11:06 PM

Canada has ordered TikTok Technology Canada, Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of ByteDance, to wind up its operations after a national security review. The decision, announced by the Innovation Ministry, cites national security risks associated with the Chinese-owned social media app. Despite the order to dissolve the company's business operations in Canada, access to the TikTok app will not be blocked, and Canadians can continue to use the platform. This move follows a comprehensive review under the Investment Canada Act.