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Shared Services Canada
A proposal concerning government purchases of cloud services requiring data to be processed, transmitted, and stored exclusively in Canada under domestic control.
Canadian Venture (QC)1
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Apr 15, 2026
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The New Digital Frontier: Analyzing Canada's Push for True Data Sovereignty in the Cloud
Sovereign Cloud / Data LocalizationApr 15, 20262 min
The New Digital Frontier: Analyzing Canada's Push for True Data Sovereignty in the Cloud
The foundational shift driving this sector isn't just technical; it's profoundly geopolitical. At the heart of the movement is Shared Services Canada (SSC), acting as the governmental 'builder.' Their vision,...
↗ Digital sovereignty in Canada requires a comprehensive 'legal and operational control' framework, moving beyond simple data residency mandates. The successful implementation depends on integrating stringent national legal controls (addressing foreign jurisdiction risk) with domestic high-innovation platforms that support complex, regulated industries.