Canada’s Next Frontier: A National Strategy for Global Leadership in Humanoid Robotics
This visionary report spearheaded by Colin Dhillon and the Centre for Designing Change lays out a bold plan to build Canada’s first open-source humanoid robot. Positioned as a national industrial infrastructure project, the initiative would anchor sovereign IP, attract investment, and accelerate talent development across sectors. The report argues that humanoid robotics is not just a technological milestone but a strategic economic opportunity, and that Canada has the assets to lead in this new era of Physical AI.
Securing the Skies: The Importance of Cybersecurity in Air Mobility
This foundational paper explores the rapidly evolving cybersecurity challenges in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. With drones, eVTOLs, and autonomous flight systems emerging as critical infrastructure, Colin Dhillon outlines actionable strategies to secure Canada’s airspace. The report was one of the first of its kind in North America to frame cybersecurity as a central pillar of safe, scalable urban air mobility.
CyberKit 1.0: A Cybersecurity Toolkit for the Automotive Supply Chain
Published during Colin Dhillon’s tenure as CTO of the APMA, this original toolkit established a cybersecurity baseline for Canadian auto suppliers. Designed to help Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers meet evolving international standards (ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29), CyberKit 1.0 provided actionable tools and templates to operationalize cybersecurity across the automotive supply chain.
CyberKit 2.0 Series: Advancing Cybersecurity Across the Automotive Ecosystem
CyberKit 2.0 expanded the original framework into a multi-report series tackling the most urgent and technical domains of automotive cybersecurity:
- V2X Cybersecurity – Securing vehicle-to-everything communications infrastructure
- ISO 21434 Implementation – A roadmap for compliance and integration
- OT Cybersecurity – Securing factory operations and production lines
- Hardware-Level Security – Protecting embedded systems and microelectronics
The series positions Canada’s auto sector to meet global security standards while remaining competitive in the age of software-defined vehicles and digital manufacturing.
Canadian Automotive Cyber Preparedness Report (with KPMG)
Co-authored with KPMG, this national benchmarking report assessed the cyber-readiness of Canada’s automotive industry. It provided data-driven insights into industry gaps, leadership challenges, and investment priorities. The report helped shape executive understanding of cybersecurity as both a risk and an innovation opportunity in the shift toward electrified, connected, and autonomous vehicles.