OTTAWA – A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive ordering it to shutter its Canadian operations due to national security concerns.
Hikvision says it is asking for a judicial review of a June 27 federal government order stating that the company must close down its Canadian operations.
The federal government made its decision following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act.
Hikvision says it will continue operating normally for the time being.
The company describes itself as the world’s largest manufacturer of surveillance equipment.
It’s not clear what specific concerns sparked the government’s review but Hikvision has also faced sanctions in the U.S., Australia and the U.K.
— With files from Tara Deschamps
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2025.
