Canada Bans Chinese Surveillance Giant Hikvision Over National Security Concerns

July 1, 2025

Canada has ordered Hikvision, a major Chinese video surveillance firm, to cease all operations in the country following a national security review. The government also banned the use and purchase of Hikvision products across federal agencies, citing risks tied to the company’s Chinese state connections. Hikvision denies the allegations, calling the decision unfair and politically motivated, mirroring similar moves by the United States amid rising geopolitical tensions.