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Microsoft pledges major investment in Canadian data centers
(MENAFN) Microsoft President Brad Smith visited Canada on Tuesday to announce a planned investment of CAN$7.5 billion ($5.4 billion) in expanding Canadian data centers, emphasizing that the company will safeguard Canadian data against cyberattacks and interference from other governments.
The company described the expansion as “the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history,” with the investment spread over the next two years, according to reports.
Digital sovereignty is a key concern for Canada, as it is for other nations wary of cyber threats.
Microsoft said it is rolling out “a new five-point plan to promote and protect Canada’s digital sovereignty,” while also investing in programs to equip Canadians with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven era.
Both government agencies and private businesses have voiced apprehension that the US government under President Donald Trump could access data through American tech firms, including Microsoft.
“Digital sovereignty has become a more important issue around the world,” Smith stated.
“What we’re seeing in Canada is two very distinct things. One is the change in the dialogue with the United States. The other is the increase in activity from around the world that’s targeting Canada.”
Public Safety Canada, the federal department responsible for coordinating national security and safety efforts, warned that “foreign interference poses one of the greatest strategic threats to Canada’s national security.”
“In order to embrace the full advantages of cyberspace, Canada must guard against those who would attack our digital infrastructure to undermine our national security, economic prosperity and quality of life,” the department added.
The company described the expansion as “the most important commitment in Microsoft Canada’s history,” with the investment spread over the next two years, according to reports.
Digital sovereignty is a key concern for Canada, as it is for other nations wary of cyber threats.
Microsoft said it is rolling out “a new five-point plan to promote and protect Canada’s digital sovereignty,” while also investing in programs to equip Canadians with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven era.
Both government agencies and private businesses have voiced apprehension that the US government under President Donald Trump could access data through American tech firms, including Microsoft.
“Digital sovereignty has become a more important issue around the world,” Smith stated.
“What we’re seeing in Canada is two very distinct things. One is the change in the dialogue with the United States. The other is the increase in activity from around the world that’s targeting Canada.”
Public Safety Canada, the federal department responsible for coordinating national security and safety efforts, warned that “foreign interference poses one of the greatest strategic threats to Canada’s national security.”
“In order to embrace the full advantages of cyberspace, Canada must guard against those who would attack our digital infrastructure to undermine our national security, economic prosperity and quality of life,” the department added.
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