BRI urges Canada to build digital sovereignty in new AI era

BRI has released a report arguing Canada needs a national moonshot to adapt to a technology landscape shaped by AI, restricted access to advanced models, and rising digital dependence. The report lays out five goals for governments, business, academia, and civil society, from sovereign infrastructure to a new social contract. Why it matters: - The report argues Canada risks falling behind if it keeps relying on foreign-controlled digital platforms, compute, and AI systems. - It frames digital sovereignty as a prerequisite for national prosperity, productivity growth, and security in an AI-driven economy. - The report says Canada already has key advantages, including researchers, energy resources, strong institutions, and a history of innovation. What happened: - BRI released a new report, “Rebuilding Canada for the New Technology Order: A National Moonshot for a Prosperous and Sovereign Canada.” - The report was published June 16, 2026 in Toronto. - The release comes as the U.S. government restricts foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. - Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott authored the report. - More than 50 leaders across business, academia, and government helped shape the recommendations. - BRI funded the project with financial support from TELUS. - The full report is available as the full report ??