Description

Filed appeal by TikTok against an order issued by the GIC under the Investment Canada Act to cease operations in Canada

On 5 December 2024, TikTok Technology Canada Inc. submitted an appeal against an order issued by the Governor in Council (GIC) under the Investment Canada Act (ICA). This order directed the cessation of operations in Canada by TikTok Canada, citing …

Scope

Policy Area
Foreign direct investment
Policy Instrument
MNE: Entry and ownership rule
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2024-11-06
in force

On 6 November 2024, the Department for Innovation, Science and Industry Development ordered the win…

2024-12-05
under appeal

On 5 December 2024, TikTok Technology Canada Inc. submitted an appeal against an order issued by th…

2026-01-21
in force

On 21 January 2026, Canada’s Federal Court set aside the order to wind up TikTok’s operations in Ca…