As feds close TikTok's Canadian arm, creators worry about loss of support, revenue
- Canadian TikTok creators worry the federal government's decision to shut down the app's Canadian operations will erode their support system and limit earning potential.
- A Toronto-based creator feels less motivated to create TikToks due to the uncertain future of the platform in Canada.
- Michelle Nguyen states that advertisers may become reluctant to invest in content on TikTok, which could lead to a decline in ad dollars for Canadian creators.
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Liberals order TikTok to shut down Canadian offices, citing national security threat
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