Canada needs a national strategy for the information ecosystem—not just its parts

Sovereignty over specific technologies won’t address gaps in basic skills, social cohesion, or trust. That requires a national strategy that encompasses people.

Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon. Developing new technologies alone won’t improve waning human skills or social cohesion, writes Alicia Wanless. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ALICA WANLESS

January 26, 2026

Amid escalating American imperialism and concerns about Canadian sovereignty, the Carney government is likely preparing another technology-specific national strategy. Billions of dollars have already been allocated to develop

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