The Globe and Mail reports in its Tuesday, Dec. 9, edition that Microsoft plans to invest over $7.5-billion in Canada over the next two years for a data-centre expansion. The Globe's Joe Castaldo writes that Microsoft president Brad Smith is in Ottawa to meet with officials regarding a new announcement. Microsoft will allocate $19-billion to Canada from 2023 to 2027 for operational expenses and to expand data centres, including adding GPUs for artificial intelligence workloads. On Monday, Mr. Smith highlighted Microsoft's commitment to digital sovereignty, which involves a country's control over its data and the infrastructure supporting AI and cloud computing. He said digital sovereignty is increasingly significant globally. In Canada, two key developments stand out: a shifting dialogue with the United States and rising international activities targeting Canada. The strained relationship with the U.S. during President Donald Trump's administration is prompting Canadian companies and governments to re-evaluate their dependence on American tech giants like Microsoft for essential digital services. Additionally, increasing cyberthreats are highlighting the need for enhanced cybersecurity, according to Mr. Smith.