Nov 07, V7N- Canada has ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s business operations within the country, citing national security risks related to its Chinese ownership by ByteDance. This decision does not restrict Canadians' ability to access or create content on TikTok but instead targets ByteDance’s control over TikTok’s Canadian operations. The move, announced by Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, follows a national security review that began last year on ByteDance's plans to expand TikTok in Canada. Although specific review details remain confidential, the decision reportedly aligns with recommendations from Canada's intelligence and security agencies.
 
In response, TikTok stated its intent to challenge the order in court, arguing that shutting down its offices would impact hundreds of Canadian jobs. Canada had already banned TikTok from government-issued devices, deeming it a potential privacy and security risk.
 
This action in Canada aligns with similar concerns in the U.S., where a law signed by President Joe Biden gives ByteDance until January 19 to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations or face a potential ban. While the White House has expressed concerns over Chinese-based ownership due to national security, it has clarified it does not seek a total ban on the app. TikTok and ByteDance are challenging this law in U.S. court, arguing it unfairly targets the company.
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