The Facts

• Following a national security review of TikTok's parent firm ByteDance Ltd.'s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc., Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne ordered the closure of TikTok's Canadian operations on Wednesday.

• Champagne emphasized that the goal is not to restrict Canadians' access to TikTok or their ability to create content. The industry minister stated that using social media platforms is ultimately a personal choice and stressed the importance of protecting personal information.

• The Investment Canada Act, which allows the investigation of foreign investments that might endanger Canada's national security, prompted the issuance of the dissolution order against the Chinese company.