Canadian govt orders Chinese firm Hikvision to cease operations over national security concerns
- Posted on June 28, 2025
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Canadian govt orders Chinese firm Hikvision to cease operations over national security concerns

Canada's government has ordered Hikvision, a Chinese video surveillance equipment manufacturer, to halt all operations and shut down its Canadian business due to national security concerns. Minister Melanie Joly stated that Hikvision Canada Inc.'s continued presence would be detrimental to Canada's security. The government has also banned the purchase and use of Hikvision products within government departments and agencies.