Hikvision’s Great Canadian Standoff: Surveillance Showdown in Courtrooms!
Hikvision is determined to stick around in Canada, challenging the government’s ban with a legal showdown. The company is taking its grievances to court, asking for a judicial review and a stay of the ban. Meanwhile, it’s business as usual for Hikvision Canada as they await the court’s decision.
Hot Take:
Hikvision seems to have taken the saying “when the going gets tough, the tough get going” a bit too seriously. With a legal playbook thicker than a spy novel, they’re determined to keep an eye on Canada, literally! Who knew a CCTV company could be so combative? Hikvision isn’t just watching your back; they’re watching everyone’s back, with a side of legal expertise.
Key Points:
- Hikvision is challenging the Canadian government’s ban with legal action.
- The ban was enacted due to national security concerns under the Investment Canada Act.
- Hikvision filed a Notice of Application for a judicial review of the ban.
- The company is seeking a court-ordered stay on the ban until the legal review is resolved.
- Hikvision temporarily resumed operations in Canada pending the court’s decision.
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