Ottawa told the Chinese makers of the popular and controversial app TikTok to close its operation in Canada this week following a national security review, but few details were released and the app remains accessible to use.
All foreign direct investments big or small are subject to a national security review under the Investment Canada Act. It applies to the establishment of a new Canadian business by a non-Canadian or the takeover of an existing business.
The process is conducted behind closed doors and involves security and intelligence agencies.
The national security review of TikTok Technology Canada, a subsidiary of ByteDance, was launched in September 2023 without a public announcement. The Canadian Press first reported on the review in March….