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A new poll by Leger suggests a slim majority of Canadians are in favour of banning TikTok, the popular social media app.A new poll suggests just over half of Canadians are in favour of banning the TikTok social media app, as national security concerns rise. A new poll suggests 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives.
Younger Canadians, who are also more likely to use TikTok, are less supportive of a ban than their older counterparts. Nearly half of those between 18 and 34 reported being on TikTok, compared to 12 per cent of poll respondents over 55. Bourque said messaging from the United States by politicians who are pushing the legislation to ban the app could be influencing opinions north of the border.
The Canadian national security review is not related to the U.S. bill and was launched without public disclosure in September. The government has indicated TikTok would be subject to "enhanced scrutiny" through a new policy on foreign investments in the interactive digital media sector.In the Leger poll, 56 per cent of Canadian respondents said they have heard about national security concerns involving TikTok from different countries.
In total, 26 per cent of respondents said they are on TikTok, while 33 per cent of those with children said they allow their kids to use the app.
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