[âŚ] the Government of Canada has ordered the wind up of the Canadian business carried on by TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd.âs operations in Canada through the establishment of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. [âŚ]
[âŚ] The government is not blocking Canadiansâ access to the TikTok application or their ability to create content. The decision to use a social media application or platform is a personal choice. [âŚ]
Sooo, whatâs the goal here? How does this help, or effect, Canadians?
I think itâs to mean that the company canât have any actual operations taking place on Canadian soil maybe? Like no offices/servers etc.?
But, what does that actually achieve besides limiting Canadaâs ability to, for example, seize assets? TikTok, being a digital platform, isnât very dependent on regional presence; itâs not like youâve gotta head to their offices to post/view content.
If TikTok/ByteDance isnât complying with Canadian laws/standards, Canada no longer has leverage to influence change.
How does this actually âharmâ TikTok and/or protect Canadians?
Thatâs great. Now do housing!
