The Canadian government has ordered Chinese surveillance camera giant Hikvision to cease operations in Canada due to national security concerns. Industry Minister Melanie Joly stated that allowing the company to continue operating in Canada poses a threat to the country’s security. Hikvision has been under U.S. sanctions for five years because its equipment is used in China’s Xinjiang region, where serious human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim communities have been documented. Canada is now banning the purchase of Hikvision products by government departments and agencies and is reviewing existing equipment to ensure it will not be used in the future. The order does not apply to the company’s subsidiaries outside Canada, but the government has made it clear this is a serious move. Hikvision defends itself, calling for fair and transparent treatment, but Canada is standing firm. This decision is part of a broader trend among Western countries pushing back against Chinese technological influence due to human rights and security concerns. Is this the beginning of the end for China’s tech empire in the West? Or just another battle in the cold tech war? Either way, Canadians have sent a clear message: security comes first, and shady giants with shady business are out! What do you think about this bold Canadian move? Too harsh or just right? Drop your thoughts, let’s see who’s on which side!
