Budget suggests Carney blinked again in pursuit of digital sovereignty

Canada's digital ecosystem dependency on U.S. tech giants comes with high, largely invisible costs. Despite the urgency and a pledge in September, the government has yet to fund the development of a ‘Canadian sovereign cloud.’

U.S. President Donald Trump’s alliance with big tech heightens Canada’s vulnerability as America can weaponize our digital dependence with threats to disrupt vital services. Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, appreciates this danger, writes Andrew Clement.White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Opinion

BY ANDREW CLEMENT

December 10, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney has rightfully stressed the importance of strengthening Canadian sovereignty as a core national mission and been well rewarded politically for this stance. In particular he has highlighted the urgency of pursuing ways to reduce the vulnerability of...

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