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A TikTok spokesperson said the decision will result in the loss of hundreds of well-paying local jobs, adding that the platform intends to challenge the order in court.

Lifestyle and food content creatorMali Raja says the app香蕉视频直播檚 Canadian division helped local users with account optimization, resolving technical issues and landing sponsorships. She adds it frequently organized pop-up events and digital campaigns to spotlight local talent, and played a key role in connecting creators with brands.

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Advertisers may also become reluctant to invest in content on the platform, says Michelle Nguyen, president and chief strategist of Toronto-based social media agency Super Duper. As a result, Canadian creators may see a decline in ad dollars, she says.

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Wong shares similar worries that the uncertainty surrounding TikTok could lead to a decrease in brand partnerships and sponsorships.

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Naz says the closure is symptomatic of a larger problem 香蕉视频直播� a lack of support for Canadian artists.

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New Brunswick creator Tom Hearn says elimination of TikTok香蕉视频直播檚 Canadian branch feels like another blow to 香蕉视频直播渁 dying arts scene in Canada.香蕉视频直播�

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That being said, Hearn says he香蕉视频直播檇 be willing to get off of TikTok if it truly posed a national security threat. But he argues the government has been very vague about what the threat actually is.

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Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press