"Destroying hundreds of well-paying local jobs": TikTok to challenge Canada ban in court
Crazy that @JustinTrudeau government is forcing the shut down of Tiktok’s Canadian headquarters in Toronto and forcing the layoff of all of its employees 😳 Canadians can continue to use TikTok—for now at least. And because of this Canada will get less TikTok customer support https://t.co/mK0Ow1RYCa
— Voxtar (@voxtar) November 7, 2024
I’m not a TikTok user but I find it weird that they must end their business in Canada but are still allowing people to use the app. This is the worst outcome. It still allows a security breach but removes any sort of leverage or talks as there’s no business unit in the country.
— Panettone All Day (@RoryinCanada) November 7, 2024
“While Canada continues to welcome foreign direct investment, the government will act decisively when investments threaten our national security,” said Minister Champagne.
TikTok Canada responds
Soon after the government announcement, TikTok Canada posted a brief statement.
“Shutting down TikTok’s Canadian offices and destroying hundreds of well-paying local jobs is not in anyone’s best interest, and today’s shutdown order will do just that. We will challenge this order in court,” it reads.
“The TikTok platform will remain available for creators to find an audience, explore new interests and for businesses to thrive.”
TikTok currently has 82 Canadian job openings posted on LinkedIn.
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