Canada's Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, recently discussed the country's strategy for leading in democratic technology. During a livestreamed address at Chatham House, Solomon emphasized that sovereign control in the AI economy does not equate to isolation. Instead, he highlighted the importance of trust, opportunity, and international cooperation to drive economic growth and innovation.
The event explored how Canada is leveraging its AI strengths to enhance productivity, prosperity, and public services. Solomon outlined Canada's strengths in AI and how deeper cooperation with partners like the UK can strengthen AI safety, resilience, and shared economic opportunities. The discussion also covered how investment in talent, literacy, research, and key industries can create new economic opportunities and better public services.
Key questions addressed included the meaning of sovereign control in an interconnected AI economy, how to build trust in AI while accelerating innovation, and how Canada and the UK can collaborate to strengthen AI safety and democratic technology leadership. The event was chaired by Alex Krasodomski and featured an in-depth policy speech by Solomon.