TikTok Canada has reached a major agreement with the federal government that will keep its local operations and jobs in place.
Since opening Canadian operations in 2020, the company has grown to a point where more than 16 million Canadians now use the platform every month to be entertained, learn something new, and build their businesses.
“Since opening our Canadian operations in 2020, TikTok Canada has been committed to having a local team in place that supports Canadian creators, artists and organizations,” the company stated in a press release on Monday evening. “We have been steadfast in our support of the thriving Canadian TikTok community, and today we are pleased to announce that TikTok Canada has reached an agreement with the Government of Canada that will keep our local operations, and local jobs, in place.”
As part of the settlement, TikTok has pledged to implement enhanced security measures for Canadian users. This includes the creation of digital security gateways to form a highly secure barrier around Canadian user data and the use of privacy-enhancing technologies to control access.
The company also agreed to the appointment of an independent third-party monitor to check and verify data controls, monitor data flows, and provide regular reports to the government.
TikTok will provide additional support for Canadian organizations focused on online safety and digital literacy for youth. Finally, the company will extend eligibility for its Research Tools Program to qualified Canadian researchers to support independent studies about the platform.
Ottawa ordered TikTok to shut down its local offices in November 2024 following a year-long national security review, though the app remained accessible to users throughout the process.
In January 2026, the Federal Court set aside that shutdown order after the government reached a settlement with TikTok, leading to today’s final agreement to keep local operations running under strict new security and oversight conditions.
“We look forward to investing in new and returning programs that support the thriving ecosystem of Canadian creators, artists and small businesses,” the company added in its statement.
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