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Artificial Intelligence

In a debate about Artificial Intelligence, Liberal MPs made vague, buzzword-filled statements about AI strengthening the economy, delivering innovation, and protecting communities and sovereignty, without providing any specific details or concrete proposals. The Liberal Evan Solomon thanked his Liberal colleague for 'incredible advocacy' on the topic, without mentioning anything specific he actually did.

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John-Paul Danko

Liberal
“I want to cheer for AI. I want the government to spend money on AI to create jobs. I want the minister to say we are doing good, people first things with AI.”
Our translation 51% shorter

Hon. Evan Solomon

Liberal
“I want to cheer for our AI plan in my turn. We want to spend money on training programs, make taxpayer-funded jobs for youth, and protect Canadian AI companies. My talking point says 'protect sovereignty' so I'm saying that too.”
Our translation 58% shorter