The Canadian government has ordered TikTok’s Canadian operations to cease, citing national security risks associated with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. Despite this, Canadian users will retain access to the app for content creation. The decision follows a detailed national security review and aligns with previous measures like banning TikTok from government devices. TikTok announced plans to challenge the order in court, arguing that shutting down its Canadian offices will harm local employment. The move reflects broader concerns, similar to those in the U.S., over data privacy and the app's ties to the Chinese government. This decision is part of a global trend of scrutiny over TikTok’s operations amid rising geopolitical tensions.