The Trump administration’s shockingly aggressive attitude to Canada sounds a wake-up call for strengthening this country’s sovereignty, wites Faculty of Information Professor Emeritus in the Hill Times.
“Our assertive response needs to go beyond the trade arena and directly address our excessive dependence on the United States for critical national communication infrastructure,” says Clement. “U.S. colonization of the Canadian internet is already well underway, and—short of decisive intervention—is fast headed toward 51st-state status.”
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Kaitlyn Regehr appointed as inaugural SRI Global Fellow
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