Artificial intelligence has become a defining policy issue for governments around the world, raising complex questions about innovation, regulation, economic competitiveness, and technological sovereignty. As countries seek to position themselves within a rapidly evolving global AI landscape, policymakers must navigate competing priorities that will shape long-term national prosperity and resilience.
A new Ivey Publishing case, Canada's AI Agenda: Sovereignty, Regulation and Growth, developed by Erik Bohlin, Professor and Ivey Chair in Telecommunications, Regulation, and Economics, alongside Noor Us Sahar and Bianca Bhardwaj, examines the strategic choices facing Canada as it considers how best to foster AI innovation while strengthening its position in the global digital economy.
The case places students in the role of policymakers tasked with evaluating competing approaches to Canada's AI future — from deeper integration with global AI platforms to investment in sovereign compute infrastructure, distinct governance models, and targeted sector specialization. In doing so, it explores the trade-offs between innovation, regulation, technological sovereignty, and long-term competitiveness.
For instructors and practitioners, the case offers a timely teaching resource at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital policy, and public governance.
The publication forms part of Bohlin's broader body of work on AI governance and digital policy, joining recent Ivey Publishing cases including Data Sovereignty: Charting Canada's Digital Future and Anthropic and the Pentagon's Supply Chain Risk Designation.