With the Tri-Agency policy now mandating research data management as a condition for maintaining federal grant funding, choosing the right digital repository is critical to avoiding administrative delays and system failures . This video breaks down Canada's dual-pillar data infrastructure—Borealis and FRDR—helping you match your specific data's "weight class" to the correct platform . Whether you are a "standard optimizer" utilizing Borealis for small-to-medium datasets under 5 GB that need rapid, localized publication, or a "scale architect" relying on FRDR's subsidized terabyte storage and high-speed Globus transfer grid for massive data sets, this guide covers it all . You will also learn how the Lunaris discovery platform ensures your research remains globally visible regardless of which repository you choose, and what future zero-knowledge encryption updates mean for sensitive participant data.