Canada Orders TikTok to Shut Down Local Offices Over Security Concerns

Despite the shutdown order, Canadians will still be able to access and use the TikTok app.

The Canadian government has mandated the closure of TikTok's offices in Toronto and Vancouver due to national security risks linked to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
This decision follows a national security review under the Investment Canada Act, which identified specific threats from ByteDance's operations in Canada.
While TikTok's business operations in Canada must cease, individuals can continue to use the app, with the government emphasizing personal choice in social media use.
TikTok plans to challenge the shutdown order in court, arguing that it will lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs and is not in the best interest of Canadians.
The move aligns with global scrutiny of TikTok, as several countries have raised concerns about data privacy and potential influence by the Chinese government.