Canada orders China's Hikvision to close Canadian operations over security concerns
- On Friday night in Ottawa, Canada announced that Hikvision, the Chinese surveillance company, must shut down its activities within the country due to concerns related to national security.
- The decision came after a comprehensive security assessment under the Investment Canada Act that incorporated intelligence provided by Canadian security agencies, amid increasing pressure from Washington.
- The order prohibits the use and procurement of Hikvision products across all federal public sector bodies, including departments, affiliated organizations, and state-owned enterprises, and mandates a gradual phase-out and substitution of existing equipment.
- Hikvision, the world's largest surveillance camera maker linked to China Electronics Technology Group, condemned the decision as 'unfounded allegations of national security concerns' lacking transparency.
- This move reflects escalating geopolitical tensions and may prompt provincial reviews, while U.S. officials continue to urge allies to remove Chinese surveillance tech over espionage risks.
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Canada orders China’s Hikvision to shut down on national security grounds · TechNode
Canada has ordered China’s Hikvision to cease operations in the country, citing national security risks. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced today that after a security review under the Investment Canada Act, the government had concluded that Hikvision’s continued presence could threaten Canada’s national security. Ottawa has already barred government agencies and state firms from using Hikvision products and will audit existing systems. Hi…
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