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Canada's digital defences are lagging. What comes next?

Sep 9, 2026 · Metro Vancouver · CityNews Vancouver · Patricia D'Cunha

The Big Story examines what Ottawa's digital-sovereignty commitment could mean, from data centres and artificial intelligence to modernized hospital and school-board technology.

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Earlier this year, Ottawa announced a commitment to ensuring digital sovereignty. What that will look like remains an open question, including whether it will involve more data centres, artificial intelligence across more government sectors, or modernization of hospital and school-board technology.

The Big Story host Maria Kestane speaks with David Shipley, chief executive officer and co-founder of Beauceron Security, about how stronger cybersecurity could improve Canada's digital defence and how Canadians can take part in maintaining Canadian digital sovereignty.

The Big Story podcast is available by subscription on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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