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Canada Orders TikTok to Cease Operations Due to Security Risks

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Canada orders TikTok to cease operations over national security concerns. The Canadian government has mandated that ByteDance-owned TikTok dissolve its operations in the country, citing national security risks, although it will not ban the app for general users. Minister François-Philippe Champagne emphasized that the decision was based on advice from security and intelligence agencies, while also urging Canadians to practice good cybersecurity. TikTok plans to challenge the order in court, which could lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs in Canada. The app has faced scrutiny globally, with similar concerns leading to bans in other countries and restrictions on government devices.