Canada Orders Dissolution of TikTok Subsidiary

Canada has ordered the closure of TikTok's Canadian operations, specifically targeting TikTok Technology Canada Inc., following a national security review that raised concerns about its Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd. Despite this decision, Canadians will still have access to the TikTok app, as the government emphasized that using social media is a personal choice. Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne highlighted the importance of cybersecurity practices for Canadians, urging users to be cautious about how their data is managed and shared. This move aligns with broader scrutiny of TikTok in Western countries amid geopolitical tensions regarding technology and data privacy. The dissolution order was executed under the Investment Canada Act, reflecting ongoing worries about potential data misuse by foreign entities. Additionally, TikTok has faced previous bans from government-issued devices in Canada, further underscoring the escalating concerns over its operations.