The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance and telecommunications equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the decision, which followed a multi-step review by Canada's security and intelligence community. Hikvision did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Chinese company Hikvision ordered to shut down operations over national security concerns
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance and telecommunications equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the decision, which followed a multi-step review by Canada's security and intelligence community. Hikvision did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trending- 1 Canadian security and intelligence community conducted a multi-step review
- 2 Friday: Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the order
- Hikvision Canada Inc’s continued operations in Canada will cease
- Hikvision did not immediately respond to a request for comment
What: The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance and telecommunications equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in Canada.
When: Friday (June 27, 2025, inferred from publish date)
Where: Canada
Why: Concerns over Canada's national security, based on information provided by Canada’s security and intelligence community.
How: Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the decision on X, following a multi-step review.