BlackBerry founder Jim Balsillie, speaking at the Ditchley Foundation’s conference in Ottawa, emphasized the urgent need for Canada to reform its digital strategy, arguing that the current economy, reliant on soft assets like data and intellectual property, is causing significant societal costs and diminishing national prosperity. He proposed a four-point plan focused on digital sovereignty, equitable access to production means, citizen welfare, and compliance with international agreements to address rights violations and improve Canada’s economic standing.
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