Researcher, advocacy group hoping for ‘cabinet co-ordination’ on digital files with new AI and digital innovation ministry
‘It’s a very welcome move, and I think it’s a strong signal AI policy and innovation policy [are at] the centre of the government’s priorities,’ says Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau
AI in health care is running—but where’s it headed?
What Canada needs is a federal AI-in-health strategy that is aligned with our health-care values, policy priorities, and regulatory environment.
We can’t afford to wait on AI’s benefits in health care
Some of AI’s greatest potential lies not at the bedside, but behind the scenes in the operations that keep the health-care system running.
Digital is the future, and Carney should name a minister for Canadian digital sovereignty
Canada must become a global digital superpower. This is the future and we must be part of that future.
Why AI self-regulation has left Canada’s elections vulnerable
This past election offers a chance for Canada to consider establishing broader standards for digital identity verification across public and private sectors for future campaigns.
AI and the innovation-regulation pendulum
Achieving a healthy balance between innovation and regulation is key as Canada continues to pursue more digital transformation initiatives.
Disclosure, transparency rules part of new federal public service AI strategy
The first whole-of-government strategy for the use of the technology in the federal public service acknowledges that ‘levels of mistrust in AI and its use are high.’
Beyond Bill C-27: can Canada catch up in the global AI race?
Ultimately, the collapse of Bill C-27 and the end of AIDA leave Canada in a precarious position. Policymakers now have an opportunity to learn from the bill’s weaknesses and develop a transparent, inclusive legal regime that fosters both innovation and protection from harmful AI applications. The speed at which AI continues to evolve amplifies the urgency.
Canada’s blind spot on AI and disinformation
This country risks ceding control of its political discourse to foreign and domestic actors without immediate action to regulate AI and social media platforms.
Getting government to work by putting Canada first
If Canada can’t turn its economy around—can’t match the AI-driven global economy with productivity and economic growth—it won’t just lose its seat at the table, it will be relegated to the shelf in the backroom, next to the old Nortel telephones and Blackberries.
