The federal government says TikTok will be allowed to continue operating in Canada after completing a national security review of the social media platform.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced the decision, saying the government will permit the company to maintain its Canadian operations under a set of new conditions aimed at strengthening user protections.
Those conditions include stronger safeguards for minors and enhanced protections for the personal information of Canadians who use the platform.
The decision reverses a previous move by the federal government in 2024 that ordered TikTok to shut down its Canadian offices over national security concerns.
At the time, officials cited risks related to data security and potential foreign influence as part of the reasoning behind the order.
However, the situation shifted last month when a Federal Court judge set aside the closure order while the government conducted another review of the company’s operations.
That ruling allowed TikTok to continue running its offices in Canada during the review process.
Following the review, the government says it believes the platform can continue operating while complying with new conditions designed to improve safety and oversight.
Joly says maintaining TikTok’s presence in Canada will also help protect jobs connected to the company’s Canadian operations.
The minister emphasized that the government will continue monitoring the company to ensure it follows the conditions attached to the decision.
Officials say additional measures may still be introduced in the future as Ottawa continues exploring ways to improve online safety and protect young Canadians on social media platforms.
The decision comes amid ongoing global debate over the security implications of popular social media apps and how governments should regulate platforms that handle large amounts of user data.