A $620 million plan: a direct deep-sea connection between Canada and Europe

A project named Leif Erikson aims to establish an underwater internet cable between Canada and Norway, spanning over 4,500 kilometers. This initiative seeks to reduce Canada's dependence on U.S. infrastructure amid deteriorating relations. The cable will connect Norway's southern tip to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Newfoundland, extending underground to Montreal. The project, presented at a global investor summit, promises secure, high-capacity data transmission for AI and telecommunications. However, it requires EU and Canadian approval and significant funding, estimated at over $620 million. Despite challenges, the geopolitical context drives Canada to pursue greater autonomy in strategic infrastructure.