Canada once united its vast geography with steel and vision — today, we face a new kind of nation-building challenge. In this session, Francois Guay, Founder of the Canadian Cybersecurity Network, explores a critical weakness hiding in plain sight: our fragmented approach to cybersecurity. While cyber threats grow more sophisticated, our defences remain disconnected. Can Canada truly protect its digital future without a cohesive national strategy? This talk will reveal the critical disconnect between regional advancements and national readiness — and why what comes next may define not just our infrastructure, but our identity.