Tory MP Questions Feds’ Move to Set Aside TikTok Shutdown Order After PM’s Beijing Trip The Federal Court of Canada has allowed TikTok to continue operating in Canada for the time being, referring the matter back to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly. This decision follows the federal government’s agreement with TikTok to set aside an earlier shutdown order and conduct a new national security review. Conservative MP Raquel Dancho expressed concern over the timing of this decision, coinciding with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China.

• The Federal Court of Canada ruled that TikTok can continue its operations in Canada.
• The court referred the matter back to Industry Minister Mélanie Joly for further review.
• The federal government agreed with TikTok to set aside the shutdown order and conduct a new national security review.
• Both Ottawa and TikTok agreed to jointly seek an order from the court.
• Conservative MP Raquel Dancho views the timing of this agreement, during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China, as sending ‘troubling signals’.