Our Response to the Government of Canada’s Order to Shut Down Hikvision Canada Inc.
On June 27th 2025, we received an Order from the Governor in Council of Canada, after input from Canada’s Minister of Industry, requiring Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and commence winding up due to unfounded allegations of national security concerns. We strongly disagree with this decision and view it with deep concern, as we believe it lacks a factual basis, procedural fairness, and transparency. Instead of evaluating our technology on its cybersecurity merits, the decision appears to be driven by the parent company’s country of origin, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions and an unjustified bias against Chinese companies.
Since it was established in 2014, Hikvision Canada has built a meaningful presence in Canada. It has supported the Canadian economy, and created thousands of jobs across the value chain. We provide Canadians and Canadian businesses with some of the best in market products designed to ensure the safety and well-being of local communities which meet strict security requirements and comply with all applicable Canadian laws and regulations. Canadians deserve access to affordable and top of the line choices when it comes to products which promote safety and security.
Throughout the review, we fully cooperated with all government parties — providing timely and comprehensive responses along with detailed documentation and proactive engagement to support their understanding. Despite these efforts, the government imposed its decision without presenting evidence or addressing the facts we provided. We urge the Canadian government to base its actions on facts rather than prejudice, and to uphold a fair, transparent environment for all businesses and investors.
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