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Canada Standard
3 hours ago
- Business
- Canada Standard
Canadian govt orders Chinese firm Hikvision to cease operations over national security concerns
Ottawa [Canada], June 28 (ANI): The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in the country and close its Canadian business over national security concerns, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Melanie Joly, announced on Friday (local time). Melanie Joly noted that the government has determined that Hikvision Canada Inc.'s continued operations in Canada would be detrimental to Canada's national security. In a statement, Joly stated, 'Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business.' 'The government has determined that Hikvision Canada Inc.'s continued operations in Canada would be injurious to Canada's national security. This determination is the result of a multi-step review that assessed information and evidence provided by Canada's security and intelligence community,' she added. Joly stated, 'The scope of this National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act does not extend to Hikvision's affiliate operations outside of Canada.' Melanie Joly encouraged all Canadians to take note of this decision and make their own decisions accordingly. Furthermore, the Canadian government has banned the purchase or use of Hikvision products in government departments, agencies, and crown corporations. She stated, 'The Government of Canada is further conducting a review of existing properties to ensure that legacy Hikvision products are not used going forward. The Government of Canada welcomes foreign investment - but will never compromise on Canada's national security.' (ANI)
News18
7 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Canada Orders Chinese Firm Hikvision To Cease Operations Citing National Security Concerns
Last Updated: Canada's Industry Minister Melanie Joly said the government has decided that Hikvision's continued operations in Canada would be detrimental to Canada's national security. In a significant development, the Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance camera-making company Hikvision to halt all operations in the country and close its Canadian business over national security concerns. Canada's Industry Minister, Melanie Joly, said the government has determined that Hikvision Canada's continued operations would be detrimental to Canada's national security. 'Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business," she said in a statement. Joly said this determination was a result of a multi-step review that assessed information and evidence provided by Canada's security and intelligence community. She also said Canada was prohibiting the purchase or use of Hikvision products in government departments, agencies and crown corporations. My statement on Hikvision Canada Inc. following a national security review under the Investment Canada Act: — Mélanie Joly (@melaniejoly) June 28, 2025 'The scope of this National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act does not extend to Hikvision's affiliate operations outside of Canada," she said, while encouraging Canadians to take note of this decision and make their own decisions accordingly. 'The Government of Canada is further conducting a review of existing properties to ensure that legacy Hikvision products are not used going forward. The Government of Canada welcomes foreign investment – but will never compromise on Canada's national security," she added. Hikvision's Canadian and US operations, the parent company and China's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The company, which calls itself the world's biggest maker of video surveillance equipment, said last year it had exited contracts in Xinjiang through five subsidiaries that were added to a US trade black list in 2023. Last year, the Wall Street Journal reported that Canada was reviewing an application to impose sanctions on four Chinese surveillance-gear companies, including Hikvision, over their alleged role in human-rights violations in Xinjiang. (with agency inputs) First Published: June 28, 2025, 09:01 IST
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Canadian govt orders Chinese firm Hikvision to cease operations over national security concerns
The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in the country and close its Canadian business over national security concerns, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Melanie Joly, announced on Friday (local time). Melanie Joly noted that the government has determined that Hikvision Canada Inc.'s continued operations in Canada would be detrimental to Canada's national security. In a statement, Joly stated, "Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More "The government has determined that Hikvision Canada Inc.'s continued operations in Canada would be injurious to Canada's national security. This determination is the result of a multi-step review that assessed information and evidence provided by Canada's security and intelligence community," she added. Joly stated, "The scope of this National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act does not extend to Hikvision's affiliate operations outside of Canada." Live Events Melanie Joly encouraged all Canadians to take note of this decision and make their own decisions accordingly. Furthermore, the Canadian government has banned the purchase or use of Hikvision products in government departments, agencies, and crown corporations. — melaniejoly (@melaniejoly) She stated, "The Government of Canada is further conducting a review of existing properties to ensure that legacy Hikvision products are not used going forward. The Government of Canada welcomes foreign investment - but will never compromise on Canada's national security."
Hamilton Spectator
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada's national anthem is 45 years old today
OTTAWA - While the country will celebrate it's birthday next week, O Canada got a head start on Friday, celebrating its 45th year as the official national anthem. While it was often used as the de facto national anthem for years, O Canada was officially adopted through the National Anthem Act on June 27, 1980. A few days later, on Canada Day, the Act was proclaimed by Gov. Gen. Edward Schreyer at a public ceremony on Parliament Hill in front of thousands of Canadians, making O Canada an official national symbol. The song actually has existed for more than a century, though its lyrics have changed several times over the decades. Commissioned to mark Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations in Québec on June 24, 1880, O Canada's music was composed by Calixa Lavallée and its French lyrics were written by Adolphe-Basile Routhier. While many different English versions of the song emerged as it grew in popularity across the country, the most well-known English lyrics were written in 1908 by Robert Stanley Weir, a lawyer and judge. The Government of Canada website says the lyrics of the official French version have remained unchanged since 1880. Weir's English lyrics underwent several modifications over the decades on their way to becoming the official English version. Previous versions of the song included closing lines like 'Defend our rights, forfend this nation's thrall' and 'Bless our dear land this day and evermore.' Some lines were changed more than once. In 1913 the original line 'True patriot love thou dost in us command' became 'True patriot love in all thy sons command.' In 2018 that line changed again to 'in all of us command.' The Canadian Encyclopedia says discussions about discriminatory aspects of the anthem, including the gender-exclusive use of the word 'sons,' began in the 1950s. Former Liberal member of Parliament Mauril Bélanger, who pushed to drop 'sons' from the lyrics for years while battling ALS, introduced a private member's bill in 2016 to change the line. It was approved in the House of Commons as Bill C-210 a month later by a vote of 225 to 74. It wasn't until 2018 — after several debates in the Senate and after Bélanger had passed away — that the change became official when the bill became law. The new gender-neutral lyric received mixed reviews and Conservative senators abstained from the final vote in 2018. While the original manuscript of 'O Canada' no longer exists, there are two copies of the first edition. One is held in the archives of the Séminaire de Québec and the other is at the Université de Montréal. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Cision Canada
14 hours ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Space testing services to resume at the David Florida Laboratory
LONGUEUIL, QC, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ - In response to Canada's vibrant space sector's need for continued access to specialized space testing services in Canada, the Government of Canada is announcing that MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Corporation (MDA Space) will be taking over the operations of the David Florida Laboratory (DFL) in Ottawa. The DFL is Canada's world-class spacecraft assembly, integration, and test centre, located on Shirleys Bay Campus in Ottawa. Testing activities performed at the DFL constitute one of the last steps that spacecraft and space hardware undergo prior to space deployment to demonstrate its ability to survive the stresses of a rocket launch and the space environment. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), has issued a one-year renewable occupancy licence to MDA Space to operate the DFL's unique space testing facilities. MDA Space intends to start offering services to Canada's space sector as early as fall 2025. This occupancy licence is an interim measure to offer options to meet the Canadian space sector's needs. In parallel, the Government of Canada is currently developing a longer-term real property strategy on the use and ownership of the building and the continued access to this highly specialized space testing centre in Canada. Quotes "Having MDA Space provide space testing services at the David Florida Laboratory will ensure that Canada's space sector can continue to access these critical services within Canada. This strengthens our domestic supply chains, reduces reliance on foreign providers, and supports innovation while enhancing our nation's economic competitiveness and growing Canada's space industry in the global space sector." The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions "The David Florida Laboratory is an irreplaceable national asset, and the operational transfer to industry at a time of rapid commercialization of the global and domestic space industry is a natural evolution. We are honoured to take on this responsibility to ensure the DFL remains open to all Canadian industry, preserving Canada's sovereign space capabilities and helping foster innovation and growth across the Canadian space sector." Mike Greenley, Chief Executive Officer, MDA Space "The David Florida Lab is a critical resource for the Canadian space sector, providing unique facilities that allow for the testing of satellites and other space hardware. Space Canada looks forward to working with MDA Space on ensuring this critical resource continues to be an enduring asset for the Canadian space ecosystem." Brian Gallant, CEO of Space Canada Quick Facts As part of the Government of Canada's Refocusing Government Spending exercise, the CSA announced in March 2024 that its operations at the DFL would be terminated as of March 31, 2025. Following the response from Canadian industry and in an effort to respond to the needs of the Canadian space sector, the CSA and PSPC launched a Request for Information (RFI) in May 2024 to gauge the interest of industry to potentially lease the DFL. The DFL has contributed to testing spacecraft and components for high-profile missions such as Canadarm, Canadarm2, the James Webb Space Telescope and the RADARSAT Constellation Mission. MDA Space, headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide, is a leading provider of robotics and space operations, satellite systems, and geointelligence, with over 55 years of expertise in space missions. Contact [email protected] for details of the integration and testing services offered at the DFL.
