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Canada Orders TikTok Dissolution
Canada orders the shutdown of TikTok's Canadian operations due to national security concerns related to its Chinese owner, ByteDance.
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TiktokBytedance Ltd.Tiktok Technology Canada Inc.Network Sense Ventures Ltd.U.s. House Of Representatives
Francois-Philippe Champagne
- How is TikTok responding to the Canadian government's order?
- TikTok plans to challenge the order in court, citing the loss of hundreds of Canadian jobs. The app will remain available to users, and creators can still access the platform.
- What are the underlying concerns that led to the government's decision?
- Concerns stem from Chinese national security laws, which compel organizations to assist with intelligence gathering. Similar concerns led the U.S. House of Representatives to consider a ban on TikTok.
- What specific actions is the government taking regarding TikTok in Canada?
- The government's action is a "wind-up" order, meaning it demands the closure of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., but it does not ban the app itself or restrict Canadians from using it.
- Under what legal framework did the Canadian government conduct its review of TikTok?
- The Canadian government's review was conducted under the Investment Canada Act, which allows investigations into foreign investments that may harm national security. Cabinet has the authority to order the sale of business parts or shares, but details of the review are not public.
- Why is the Canadian government ordering the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business?
- The Canadian government ordered the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian operations due to national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance Ltd. This decision was based on advice from Canada's security and intelligence community.