Canada orders TikTok to cease operations in the country due to threats to national security

Canada has ordered TikTok to cease its operations in the country due to "national security risks" associated with the company and its parent company ByteDance.

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Although the government has not banned the app, TikTok is forced to wind down its business in the country. Canada's Minister of Innovation François-Philippe Champagne said that the decision was based on evidence gathered during the inspection and recommendations of security authorities.

The decision follows a multi-stage national security review process.

Canada has previously banned TikTok on government devices. The crackdown came amid US threats to ban the app because of its ties to China.

TikTok said it will appeal the Canadian order, as the closure of offices and job losses are detrimental to the interests of both the company and Canadian businesses.

Source: Government of Canada