Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) delivers independent world-leading research and analysis to influence policy on cutting-edge issues that intersect transformative technologies and governance. Learn more about how CIGI tackles the governance challenges and opportunities of data and transformative technologies, including AI, and their impact on the economy, security, democracy and, ultimately, societies. ?

More than the on-again, off-again tariffs, Big Tech monopolies pose a serious threat to Canada’s sovereignty. “Buy Canadian” can’t extend to the major platforms most Canadians rely on, and these companies, like Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, hold significant power over the fate of Canada’s digital landscape, including shutting out Canadians and Canadian business from key search, advertising, or computing services. Keldon Bester, executive director of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project and CIGI fellow, writes for the Toronto Star: “The influence [of Big Tech] may also play out in ways that preserve integration but defy Canada’s national interest all the same. This will likely include flexing their power to covertly shape news and information flows across the search, social, and video platforms that Canadians increasingly depend on to understand the world around us.” Read the full article at the Toronto Star site:? https://lnkd.in/eqvJWThN

This week from the CIGI newsletter: ·?????Virtual registration open — Think7 Summit: Canada 2025 ·?????New policy brief from the Canada at Economic War project ·?????Opinion: Could US Political Risks End American (Financial) Exceptionalism? ? And more. Read here:

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and CIGI visiting exec Raquel Garbers join Althia Raj with Toronto Star for a conversation about Trump, tariffs, and the rapidly shifting landscape of foreign policy. A lot happened last week; how does Canada respond, and what does this new American order mean for the world? Listen today on Spotify:? https://lnkd.in/e7rEjN5M? ? Or read it on the Toronto Star site:? https://lnkd.in/eQixNnhT? ? Hosted by: https://x.com/althiaraj? https://x.com/TorontoStar? https://lnkd.in/gRBdiSHB?

CIGI is hosting the Think7 Summit: Canada 2025 on April 1–2, 2025. This hybrid event will bring together a diverse group of global experts, policy makers and thought leaders for strategic discussions that will inform policy recommendations for the G7. In-person attendance is by invitation only, but virtual participation is open to all. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/grkJYQ-c Register to receive virtual connection details:?https://lnkd.in/gcfYu6ub

Organizational responses to sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been hindered by poor data collection, design and governance; the “policy graveyard” phenomenon is seen in recent attempts at reform. In this working paper, Caleigh Wong considers the evolution and current reality of the CAF’s sexual misconduct data practices and outlines recommendations for an organization-wide approach focused on stronger data systems and data governance. Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/gcmyzFcJ

“To secure itself in the 360-degree threat environment, Canada must recognize the world as it is; build the economic/industrial model and military power demanded by the threat; and reset its relationships with allies and adversaries alike,” writes Raquel Garbers in a new policy brief. Garbers calls for action in three areas: - Developing a plan to maximize Canada’s strategic leverage in the age of economic warfare - Uniting Canadians behind the defence of Canada by rebuilding national pride and emotional attachment to Canada - An education campaign giving Canadians the knowledge needed to understand the threat environment and to be active partners in the defence of their country Read here: https://lnkd.in/gKcRBCGc

This week from the CIGI newsletter: ·?????Generative AI, Democracy and Human Rights ·?????A New Age of Finance ·?????Militarizing AI: How to Catch the Digital Dragon? ? And more. Read here:

Government departments, public research institutions, technology companies, industrial associations and civil society organizations (CSOs) are all involved in shaping Canadian AI policy. Within this policy network, CSOs have the least amount of power and face barriers to participating in the policy-making process. In this working paper, Elia Rasky says CSOs can offer valuable insights into the societal and ethical implications of AI, and outlines recommendations that would promote a more egalitarian power structure. Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/gm6tru-h

Last October, CIGI and Oliver Wyman co-hosted the eleventh Financial Regulatory Outlook Conference, “A New Age of Finance,” in Rome, Italy. Through conversations and panel discussions, participants considered issues in the European financial landscape and how to achieve growth amid climate, energy and technology transitions. In this conference report, Daniele Franco and Angelo Federico Arcelli summarize the key points and discussions. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gcTR832m