The federal government has agreed to set aside its order requiring TikTok to wind down its Canadian operations, clearing the way for the company to keep its offices open while a new review is conducted. In a statement, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada said the Federal Court set aside the order with the consent of both Ottawa and TikTok. The decision overturns a November directive issued on national security grounds that would have forced the company to close its Canadian offices, though it did not ban the app for users. The government had cited concerns linked to TikTok’s China-based parent, ByteDance Ltd., and Chinese national security laws that can compel companies to assist with intelligence gathering. The move comes shortly after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China, where Canada reached a trade deal lowering agricultural tariffs in exchange for limited market access for Chinese electric vehicles. TikTok welcomed the court’s decision, saying it preserves hundreds of Canadian jobs and continued support for domestic creators. The company had previously warned the wind-down would force it to withdraw sponsorships from major cultural events, including the Juno Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival. TikTok says more than 14 million Canadians use the app and that keeping its Canadian team in place allows ongoing investment in local programs, artists and creators.