Canada and Spain unite to boost AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty
On 20 May, Canada and Spain agreed to strengthen their cooperation on digital sovereignty. The deal was signed during a high-profile event in Toronto, attended by King Felipe VI of Spain, Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo, and Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon. The partnership aims to boost AI infrastructure and deployment in both countries. The signing took place at Toronto’s MaRS Discovery District, where tech firms Cohere, Coveo, and Multiverse Computing were present. These companies will play a key role in developing shared AI capabilities. Multiverse’s CTO, Samuel Mugle, suggested the agreement could lay the groundwork for a broader international AI framework.
King Felipe VI emphasised the importance of alliances in uncertain times. He described reliable partnerships as essential for navigating global challenges. The event was part of his wider diplomatic tour, which included a meeting with Canadian author Margaret Atwood. During the visit, the king awarded Atwood the 2025 Joan Margarit Prize for poetry. The collaboration between Cohere, Coveo, and Multiverse Computing marks a step toward building competitive AI infrastructure. Both nations hope to reduce reliance on dominant tech players by improving their own digital resources.
The agreement sets out a clear plan for Canada and Spain to enhance their AI systems together. Tech firms will lead the effort, while government officials monitor progress. The partnership could also influence future global discussions on digital sovereignty.
