Canada bans Hikvision over national security concerns, ordering the company to stop operations and barring its tech from government use. Canada ordered Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease all operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Minister M lanie Joly announced the decision after a security review found vendor’s activities could pose a threat. Canada […] Canada bans Hikvision over national security concerns, ordering the company to stop operations and barring its tech from government use. Canada ordered Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease all operations in the country, citing national security concerns. Minister M lanie Joly announced the decision after a security review found vendor’s activities could pose a threat. Canada bans Hikvision products for government use, reviewing existing properties. The Canadian Minister pointed out that foreign investment is welcome, but Canada prioritizes national security. “Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business. The government has determined that Hikvision Canada Inc.’s continued operations in Canada would be injurious to Canada’s national security. This determination is the result of a multi- step review that assessed information and evidence provided by Canada’s security and intelligence community.” reads the statement published by Minister M lanie Joly. “The scope of this National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act does not extend to Hikvision’s affiliate operations outside of Canada. However, I strongly encourage all Canadians to take note of this decision and make their own decisions accordingly. In addition to this action, the Government of Canada is prohibiting the purchase or use of Hikvision products in government departments, agencies, and crown corporations. The Government of Canada is further conducting a review of existing properties to ensure that legacy Hikvision products are not used going forward. The Government of Canada welcomes foreign investment – but will never compromise on Canada’s national security.” My statement on Hikvision Canada Inc. following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act: pic.twitter.com/Gvl6aWRxyQ— M lanie Joly (@melaniejoly) June 28, 2025
Published: 2025-06-30T12:59:02