Canada’s competitiveness depends on a modern digital backbone

Falling behind is no longer a matter of just losing market share; it means losing control over our own data, innovation, and security.
Canadians need confidence that their digital backbone is resilient against espionage, cyberattacks, and disinformation, writes Alex Greco.

Today’s economy is held up by a digital backbone: high-speed internet; 5G and 6G networks; edge computing; and secure, trusted platforms. Without this backbone, Canada cannot compete in advanced manufacturing, deliver reliable public services, protect its sovereignty in th...

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