The Canadian government has ordered the local TikTok branch to cease operations in the country due to national security concerns, according to François-Philippe Champagne, Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. The shutdown of TikTok in Canada follows a multi-step review of national security risks conducted by the country’s intelligence services. “The government is taking action to address the specific national security risks related to ByteDance Ltd.’s operations in Canada through the establishment of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. The decision was based on the information and…