Unacceptable that government offices use banned Chinese cameras: Joly
Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has criticized federal agencies for continuing to use banned Hikvision surveillance cameras. Despite a 2025 federal ban due to espionage risks, organizations like the National Research Council have not fully removed the equipment.
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This highlights ongoing national security vulnerabilities and the challenges of enforcing government-wide technology bans against foreign-state-linked hardware.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Joly says it's 'unacceptable' that government offices continue to use banned Chinese cameras In June 2025, Joly issued a federal ban on Hikvision Canada due to risks of espionage and mass surveillance on behalf of the People's Republic of China
Join the conversation Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly arrives to a Liberal caucus meeting on Parliament Hill on Sept. 23, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable / Postmedia Article content OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says it is “unacceptable” that some federal government organizations continue using Hikvision cameras that she declared banned from Canada last year.
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