#36 - February 27, 2026 - Canada's $500 Billion Tech Gamble (And Why We’re Losing Our Best Ideas)

In this week's roundup, we explore the precarious intersection of academic research and global security, from a U of T student detained overseas to the staggering $500 billion strategy reshaping Canada's defense tech landscape. We also dive into the latest international espionage tactics—including fake students and AI copycats—before unpacking Ottawa’s controversial and sudden 180-degree pivot on foreign interference.