Govt order destroys 'hundreds of well-paying local jobs', eh Canada has ordered the dissolution of TikTok's Canadian business – without banning the app itself – citing national security risks associated with ByteDance's operations in the country.

Canada isn’t the only country looking at alleged national security risks posed by TikTok. There was a bipartisan law passed by Congress that stipulates TikTok needs to be sold from ByteDance within six months or it will be removed from the app store.

The Canadian government on Wednesday directed the video app TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese tech giant, to close its offices in the country because of national security risks. The app, hugely popular around the world,

Following other countries' lead, including the United States, the government cracks down on the video-sharing app over national security concerns.

The Canadian government has ordered the social video service to shutter its two offices in the country, citing national security concerns.

Canada has forced the shutdown of TikTok’s operations in the country on national security grounds, but Canadians will still be free to use the TikTok app. Meanwhile in the US there is speculation newl

Canada on Wednesday ordered the wind up of TikTok's business in the country citing national security risks, but added the government was not blocking Canadians' access to the short-video app or their ability to create content.

Canada does not want TikTok. The government has ordered the company to cease its business operations within the country. Canada's Minister of Innovation and Science has confirmed that the app will not be blocked but is urging citizens to exercise caution.