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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.

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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.

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