The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.

Canada on Wednesday ordered Chinese-owned TikTok's business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks, but added the government was not blocking Canadians' access to the short-video app or their ability to create content.

The Canadian government ordered Chinese-owned TikTok's business in the country to be dissolved, citing national-security risks. The Justin Trudeau government said it was not blocking Canadians' access to the short-video app or their ability to create content.