News Summary

At the CIX Summit in Toronto, Kath Intson, CEO of Sentinel R&D, and Craig McLellan, CEO of ThinkOn, emphasized the need for Canada to refine its definition of sovereignty in the face of geopolitical challenges. Intson criticized the current approach of labeling foreign capabilities as Canadian, arguing for a distinct and robust definition of sovereignty. McLellan echoed these sentiments, stressing the importance of supporting Canadian companies to maintain the nation’s sovereign capabilities. Both founders highlighted the necessity for Canada to invest in unique tech companies that can serve NATO, rather than relying on foreign firms.