Don Lenihan

Don Lenihan, President and CEO of Middle Ground Policy Research, and Vass Bednar, Managing Director of the Canadian Shield Institute, dive deep into Canada's digital sovereignty. They highlight the risk of U.S. tech giants controlling Canadian data, emphasizing the limited number of Canadian data centers. The conversation explores the implications of U.S. actions on Canadian data privacy and the urgent need for Canada to establish its own secure digital infrastructure. They also tackle the complexities in regulating digital platforms and the mounting influence of American technology on Canada.

Don Lenihan, CEO of Middle Ground Policy Research and AI columnist for National News Watch, dives into Donald Trump's ambitious plan to 'Make America First in AI' with a staggering $500 billion investment. They discuss how this initiative echoes historic projects like the Apollo program and its potential to reshape daily life. The conversation also explores the balance between innovation and regulation, the influence of AI on national security, and the geopolitical intricacies of Trump's economic nationalism, particularly in relation to Canada.