Recently, we learned from the newspapers that the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry had undertaken an investigation into TikTok, a long time ago. The committee has met with TikTok representatives on a number of occasions to ask questions to which we have not received answers. We tried in vain to find out when the investigation would be completed. We now know that it was recently completed.
The minister has issued a press release stating that the government is banning TikTok from Canada. In the same press release, however, it is said that Canadians can continue to use the TikTok application, as this is a matter of personal choice. That's a bit of a paradox, if you ask me.
One important aspect is left completely in the dark in this case: If TikTok is not in Canada, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada will have no power of surveillance or control. He'll still be able to monitor, but he won't be able to do anything.
I think this motion is directly in line with the committee's mission. I would like to see the investigation begin as soon as possible. Thank you.