Joshua van Es

Working in Corporate Law in Vancouver

Joshua van Es works in corporate law in Vancouver. He writes on technology and public policy, with a focus on data sovereignty, AI governance, and the strategic role of digital infrastructure. He holds a JD from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree in history from the University of Victoria.

Most Recent Posts

Canada’s Sovereign AI Compute Gap: Why We Are Still Treating a Strategic Asset as a Service

By: Joshua van Es /

February 13, 2026

As advanced computing becomes a critical source of economic power and strategic assets, countries are tightening control over AI infrastructure. Canada, however, continues to rely heavily on foreign operated systems, raising questions about sovereignty and the country’s long-term technological autonomy.