Canada’s TikTok operations ban overturned by Federal Court
Global News
In November 2024, Canada's industry ministry ordered TikTok's business to be dissolved, citing national-security risks but allowing users to continue.
TikTok will live to scroll another day in Canada.
A Federal Court judge has set aside a government order for the social media company to wind down operations in Canada, meaning it can keep running its offices here while the industry minister takes another look at the file.
In 2024, the Liberal government ordered TikTok to close its Canadian offices after a review, citing national security concerns, though it stopped short of banning the app for users.
On Wednesday, the court shelved the government’s order and directed Industry Minister Mélanie Joly to conduct a new review.
A TikTok Canada spokesperson said the tech company welcomed the decision and looked forward to working with Joly.
The company said closing its Canadian operations would have meant hundreds of jobs lost and less support for homegrown creators.
“Keeping TikTok’s Canadian team in place will enable a path forward that continues to support millions of dollars of investment in Canada and hundreds of local jobs,” Danielle Morgan said in an emailed statement.
Joly’s office did not immediately provide comment.
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