On February 27, 2025, the Government of Canada announced its new AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program and is inviting eligible parties to submit non-binding Statements of Interest.
As Canada’s national digital research infrastructure leader, we're leading a collaborative national effort to develop a robust response that meets the current and future needs of Canada’s researchers and innovators.
Building on the Alliance’s strong foundation of national digital research infrastructure strategy and services, we are committed to creating world-class infrastructure to position Canada as a global leader in artificial intelligence by unlocking investments through innovative partnerships and collaboration.
This investment will not only support and protect Canadian research but accelerate the next generation of economic prosperity for Canada through scientific and industrial breakthroughs made here in Canada.
Help shape the future of AI in Canada
The Alliance is leading a collaborative national effort to develop a Statement of Interest for the AI Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program—and we need your insights.
By working together with our not-for-profit, industry and academic partners, we can craft a bold proposal that strengthens Canada's AI infrastructure, safeguards our data sovereignty and attracts world-class AI talent.
This is a multi-stage process with many opportunities for input. Your expertise is critical to shaping the future of AI in Canada. Here’s how you can get involved:
Attend a Virtual Town Hall
March 25, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
Digital Research Infrastructure Community - Virtual Town Hall
Register for the DRI Community Town Hall on March 25
March 26, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EDT
Canadian Industry - Virtual Town Hall
Register for the Industry Town Hall on March 26
March 27, 2025 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. EDT
Distributed Workforce - Virtual Town Hall
Register for the Distributed Workforce Town Hall on March 27
Share your input online
Share your input, proposed solutions and expression of interest online through our web form. We will accept responses until March 31, 2025.
Our engagement process
We will take a consultative engagement approach to develop of a Statement of Interest that reflects the emerging needs of Canada’s DRI ecosystem.
Here are our key project milestones:
- February 2025
- Sovereign AI Compute Infrastructure Program Announced
- March 2025
- Alliance-Led National Consultation
- April 2025
- Alliance Statement of Intent Submitted
- April 2025 and beyond:
- National Conversations on Sovereign AI Compute
- Government of Canada Proposal
Phase 2 (Anticipated)
- Alliance-Led National Consultation
- Funding Announced
Get in touch with us: partnerships@alliancecan.ca