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TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

CANADA, JUL 7 – TikTok Canada suspends sponsorships of major arts programs including Juno Awards and TIFF while complying with federal shutdown citing national security concerns.

  • TikTok Canada announced it is pulling sponsorships of the Juno Awards and TIFF as it prepares to shut down Canadian operations under a federal order.
  • Following Ottawa's November order over national security concerns, TikTok Canada is winding down operations and suspending key initiatives, including sponsorships of major arts events.
  • TikTok Canada is ending sponsorships of the Junos, TIFF, MusiCounts, and Indigenous creator programs due to federal shutdown orders over national security concerns.
  • Millions in arts funding are canceled as Canadian officials question future support amid TikTok's shutdown, raising concerns about cultural sector stability.
  • The Canadian cultural sector faces long-term risks as TikTok's shutdown raises questions about future investment and universities must seek alternative funding sources amid a volatile policy environment.
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The company reports compliance with a federal cessation order in Canada.

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TikTok, who says he has invested millions of dollars since the opening of his offices in Canada, is no longer supporting ADISQ, TIFF and Juno awards.

·Montreal, Canada
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TikTok Canada halts arts sponsorships including with TIFF, Junos as shutdown looms

Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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