China's Hikvision says it is challenging Canada's shut down order
ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 7 – Hikvision challenges the federal ban citing compliance with laws and seeks court stay while national security concerns linked to Chinese military ties persist, government said.
- The Canadian government ordered Hikvision to cease all Canadian operations on June 27, 2025, citing national security concerns.
- The government’s decision came after a comprehensive security assessment conducted in accordance with the Investment Canada Act, although the specific issues prompting the action were not publicly disclosed.
- Hikvision, the world's largest surveillance equipment manufacturer, faces similar sanctions in the U.S., Australia, and the U.K., and it has publicly denied endangering any country's security.
- The company has requested a judicial review and an immediate pause on the shutdown order, with an agreement allowing it to operate normally until the court decides.
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Chinese Surveillance Company Hikvision Challenges Ottawa’s Order to Shut Down Operations
Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision is seeking a judicial review of the federal government’s recent order requiring the company to cease operations and shut down its business in Canada over national security concerns. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the decision on June 27, saying Ottawa had determined Hikvision’s continued operations would be “injurious” to Canada’s national security. Hikvision has filed a notice of application…
A Chinese manufacturer of surveillance camera systems calls for a federal government directive to stop operations in Canada for national security reasons.
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