National security risk: Canada bans security cameras in government agencies from this Chinese company; ceases local operations
Canada has banned Hikvision security cameras from government agencies and ordered Hikvision’s Canada unit to cease all local operations due to national security risks. Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the decision, stating that continued operations would be “injurious to Canada’s national security.” The ban prohibits the purchase or use of Hikvision products within government departments, agencies, and crown corporations.
Canada has banned Hikvision security cameras from government agencies and ordered Hikvision’s Canada unit to cease all local operations due to national security risks. Industry Minister Melanie Joly announced the decision, stating that continued operations would be “injurious to Canada’s national security.” The ban prohibits the purchase or use of Hikvision products within government departments, agencies, and crown corporations.
