Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-23-2025
Abstract
Canada is about to give away the keys to its digital future — before it even decides what future it wants.
This paper argues that any exploratory discussions between Canada and the European Union on a digital trade agreement must be paused until Canada legislates a domestic digital sovereignty framework and builds the governance capacity to implement it.
Recommended Citation
Appleton, Barry, "Code Before Clause: Building Canada’s Digital Defences Before Negotiating Trade" (2025). Articles & Chapters. 1760.
https://digitalcommons.nyls.edu/fac_articles_chapters/1760
Comments
doi:10.51644/bap75
Barry Appleton, Code Before Clause: Building Canada’s Digital Defences Before Negotiating Trade, Balsillie Papers (Aug. 23, 2025), https://balsilliepapers.ca/bsia-paper/code-before-clause-building-canadas-digital-defences-before-negotiating-trade/