On November 7, 2024, Canada announced the winding up of TikTok's business operations in the country due to national security concerns. Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne stated that the decision was based on insights from the security and intelligence community, although Canadians will still have access to the app for content creation.
In a related development, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared on November 7, 2024, that the government intends to legislate a ban on social media access for individuals under the age of 16. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced in parliament this year, places the responsibility on social media platforms to ensure compliance rather than on parents or minors.