The Canadian government has ordered Hikvision to cease its operations in Canada

[Phil]

Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly broke this News, ordering Hikvision to cease all operations in Canada, on X early on June 28th 2025:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1938771436988137969

My statement on Hikvision Canada Inc. following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act:

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Reuters were one of the first to cover this development:

https://www.reuters.com/markets/emerging/ottawa-orders-chinese-manufacturer-hikvision-shutter-canadian-operations-2025-06-28/

Obviously, the story has also been covered in the security Trade Press:

Canada shuts down Hikvision – citing security risks

On Friday 27th July Canada's Industry Minister Mélanie Joly made announcement directing, Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer, Hikvision, to stop its operations in Canada due to security concerns.

www.securityworldmarket.com

Hikvision's response can be read at their Canadian website here (also screenshot attached):

Our Response to the Government of Canada’s Order to Shut Down Hikvision Canada Inc.

On June 27th 2025, we received an Order from the Governor in Council of Canada, after input from Canada’s Minister of Industry, requiring Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and commence winding up due to unfounded allegations of security concerns. We strongly disagree with...

www.hikvision.com