As digitalization reshapes the global financial system, emerging economies are becoming key players in setting its direction. In this conference report, author S. Yash Kalash highlights insights from the Future of Digital Finance (a virtual conference hosted by CIGI and an official Think20 side event under South Africa’s G20 presidency), which examined how India, China and the African continent are driving financial innovation. Read the full report to explore how these regions are redefining the future of global digital finance.
Join bestselling authors Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson for a conversation on Breaking Point (Signal/McClelland & Stewart), their provocative new book exploring the forces reshaping Canada’s political, cultural and economic landscape. The event will feature remarks from both authors followed by a fireside chat moderated by CIGI Senior Fellow Vass Bednar. Light refreshments and an opportunity for book purchases and signing to follow. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your spot!
Canada’s future competitiveness hinges on how it handles technologies that serve both civilian and military purposes. In this new policy brief, author James W. Hinton warns that without structural reforms, defence spending will continue to benefit foreign firms at the expense of domestic innovators. Read the full policy brief to learn how Canada can strengthen its sovereignty in the age of dual-use technologies.
In this policy brief, Ife Adebara introduces the concept of “language data flaring” to describe the systemic neglect of African-language data — from poor collection to limited use in artificial intelligence (AI). As such, millions of Africans are excluded from the digital world because their languages remain under-represented in AI systems. Read the full policy brief to understand how inclusive AI can help close the linguistic divide.
The Digital Rules, Human Values seminar series launches on November 20! This event will bring together global leaders to explore how digital governance can serve human welfare. Hosted by the Global Initiative for Digital Empowerment (GIDE) in collaboration with CIGI, the Global Solutions Initiative and MyData, the series covers data governance, regional approaches and global cooperation. Register now to join the discussion and learn practical strategies!
Four CIGI experts — Joel Blit, James A. Haley, Robert Mazzolin and S. Yash Kalash — examine Budget 2025, weighing its investments in national defence, economic resilience, digital innovation and financial governance. While the budget includes targeted measures, the authors argue it falls short of the vision needed to secure Canada’s economic and strategic future. Read the full analysis to see where the budget succeeds and where it misses the mark.
In a new interview with TVO Today, Arif Lalani emphasizes that Canada must navigate a new geopolitical geography, shifting focus from Europe to Eurasia, including the Gulf states and Central Asia. He argues that pragmatic engagement with diverse countries is critical, including inviting India into an expanded G7.
In a world of overlapping crises, author Andrew Heffernan argues that progress may look less like triumph and more like containment. This commentary explores how Budget 2025 reflects the reality of incremental, “less bad” decisions needed to navigate climate, economic and social challenges. Read the full commentary to understand why now more than ever, resilience defines success.
CIGI and the Centre on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong will host a public, in-person seminar on November 17 to explore the evolving landscape of digital governance in mainland China and Hong Kong. Paul Samson, Alex He and S. Yash Kalash will discuss the development and regulation of AI and digital assets and their global implications. Register now to join the conversation.
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