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Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 21, 2026 at 09:59 PM
Canada court overturns government order to shut down TikTok’s operations
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A Canadian federal court overturned a government order to shut down TikTok's operations in Canada on Wednesday, allowing the app to continue operating. In November 2024, Canada's industry ministry had ordered TikTok's business to be dissolved, citing national security risks, though users could still access and create content. TikTok, which has over 14 million monthly Canadian users, appealed the decision. Judge Russel Zinn set aside the order and sent the matter back to Industry Minister Melanie Joly for review, without providing specific reasons. TikTok welcomed the court's decision and expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Industry Minister.

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Mark Carney ×230% Chinese President Xi Jinping ×240% Ottawa 50% Russel Zinn 60% Canada's industry ministry ×270% Melanie Joly ×270% Canada ×480% TikTok ×590%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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Canada

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