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Public Figures Demand Stronger Digital Sovereignty in Canada

9/5/2025

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Nearly 70 public figures urge Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve Canada’s digital sovereignty and withdraw Bill C-2 due to privacy concerns.
They advocate for a cybersecurity law, a digital sovereignty framework, and reinstatement of the digital services tax.
Critics warn that Bill C-2 may enable extensive data sharing with the U.S., jeopardizing Canadian autonomy.

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Story summary

Nearly 70 public figures urge Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve Canada’s digital sovereignty and withdraw Bill C-2 due to privacy concerns.
They advocate for a cybersecurity law, a digital sovereignty framework, and reinstatement of the digital services tax.
Critics warn that Bill C-2 may enable extensive data sharing with the U.S., jeopardizing Canadian autonomy.