OTTAWA – The federal government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian arm citing security concerns, a move it says won’t affect Canadians’ access to the viral video app security agencies say can be used by China to spy on users.

In a statement Wednesday, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that the government had issued an order to TikTok Technology Canada to “wind up” its business in light of the “national security risks” linked to the app and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.

Despite the risks, the minister said 'the government is not blocking Canadians’ access to the TikTok application or their ability to create content'.{ai:summary}<p>The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian operations due to national security concerns, stating that the app could potentially be used for espionage by China. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne confirmed that this move will not impact Canadians' access to the app.</p><p>The decision reflects ongoing worries about data privacy and security risks associated with TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. #society</p>

Champagne orders TikTok Canada to shut down over 'national security risks' but app can still be used

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