Tag Archives: Sovereignty

Sovereignty as a Thing, or, to be Participated in?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by PlatoHagel

Tell me first: if sovereignty were something one possesses, like land or gold, where would it reside? In a document? In a parliament? In the hands of those who govern? And if so, how could it ever be lost without … Continue reading →

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The Counter-views Now Appear Within Families

Posted on January 29, 2026 by PlatoHagel

1. On Civil Unrest as a Contagion of Form, Not Place Civil unrest rarely crosses borders by force; it crosses by imitation. When a polity shares language, media ecosystems, economic integration, and cultural narratives—as Canada does with the United States—the … Continue reading →

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Canadian Sovereignty with Telesat Lightspeed.

Posted on January 10, 2026 by PlatoHagel

If we agree that sovereignty is the ability of a polity to act, communicate, and endure without asking permission, then Telesat Lightspeed touches sovereignty at its nervous system. 1. Communications as the condition of sovereignty A state that cannot guarantee … Continue reading →

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The true architecture of Arctic sovereignty

Posted on January 6, 2026 by PlatoHagel

Canadian Arctic sovereignty is not secured by: stealth, speed, or alliance reassurance. It is secured by: Canadian sensors seeing first Canadian systems deciding first Canadian leaders choosing what to share, when, and why Aircraft must serve this order, not reverse … Continue reading →

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AI Governance Strategy Looks Like

Posted on January 2, 2026 by PlatoHagel

 What a Ground-Up AI Governance Strategy Looks Like Start with Vision & Principles: Define national values and risk-based ethical foundations. Build Governance Architecture: Multilayer institutions with a mix of voluntary and regulatory mechanisms aligned to international norms. Ensure Sovereign Infrastructure: … Continue reading →

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AI Governance and The Canadian Opportunity(and Risk)

Posted on January 1, 2026 by PlatoHagel

Canada’s sovereign AI strategy creates a rare opening: infrastructure is being built before norms are fixed. This allows for: Governance baked into design, not added as apology Citizen involvement as structure, not consultation AI as a civic instrument, not merely … Continue reading →

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