Canada clears TikTok
Canada has given TikTok the green light to continue operating after new privacy agreements, removing a major regulatory hurdle for creators and advertisers in that market []. That decision stabilizes reach and ad planning for Canadian creators and brands in 2026.
Industry Minister Mélanie [Joly announced]canada.ca on March 9, 2026 that the government completed a further national‑security review under the Investment Canada Act and will allow the TikTok Canada investment to proceed subject to new legally binding undertakings. The government’s written undertakings require “security gateways” and privacy‑enhancing technologies to control access to Canadian user data and an independent third‑party monitor to continuously audit data controls, according to the official statement. canada.ca The outcome reverses the Nov. 6, 2024 wind‑up order issued under the Investment Canada Act and follows a federal court decision on Jan. 21, 2026 that set aside the shutdown order while the new review proceeded. digitalpolicyalert.org TikTok’s corporate release said more than 16 million Canadians use the app monthly and that TikTok Canada committed to keep local teams and invest in Canadian creators and cultural programs as part of the agreement. newsroom.tiktok.com
