Summary
- Canada is lagging behind the US, UK, and Australia in developing top-secret cloud networks for exchanging classified defense and intelligence data.
- This gap could impact Canada’s access to new military hardware and negotiating power in important alliances.
- The lack of a secure cloud network may necessitate Canada to rely on foreign tech companies, compromising autonomy.
- Steps are being taken by the Canadian government to address this issue and bolster domestic AI development.