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Canada Bans TikTok Citing National Security Concerns


The federal government of Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in the country, citing national security concerns. However, Canadians will still be able to access the app and use it to create content. "The decision to use a social media application or platform is a personal choice," ...

The federal government of Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in the country, citing national security concerns. "The decision to use a social media application or platform is a personal choice," said Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. I'm not at liberty to go into much detail, but I know Canadians would understand when you're saying the government of Canada is taking measures to protect national security, that's serious."

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