Canada ordered ByteDance Ltd. to wind up its subsidiary in the country, though the move will not stop Canadians from using the popular Chinese-backed social video app.

The Canadian government has ordered the dissolution of TikTok Technology Canada following a multi-step review that provided information and evidence of the social media company posing a national risk for the country.

Canada has ordered the closure of ByteDance's operations in Canada — specifically the offices of TikTok Technology Canada, Inc. — citing national security risks. The statement did not specify more about the security risks. TikTok has repeatedly denied that this is the case.