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Artificial Intelligence

In question period, members raised Canada’s approach to artificial intelligence. A Liberal member asked for an update on the government’s AI plan, saying Canadians use AI daily and want it to support the economy, jobs, research, and sovereignty. The Minister responded by describing a new national AI strategy, including an AI literacy program, job placements for young people, and funding for Canadian businesses.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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John-Paul Danko

Liberal
“Canadians use artificial intelligence every day. They want it to help our economy and create jobs. Can the minister give an update on Canada's plan for artificial intelligence?”
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Mr. Speaker, Canada led the invention of modern artificial intelligence, and now AI is used by millions of Canadians every day. Canadians want AI to strengthen our economy, to enhance job opportunities, to deliver new research and innovation, to protect our communities and our national sovereignty and to always prioritize people. Can the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation update the House on Canada’s new AI strategy?

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Evan Solomon

Liberal

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“We have a new plan for artificial intelligence. We are teaching Canadians how to use it, creating 90,000 job placements for young people, and giving money to Canadian businesses.”
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Mr. Speaker, I would really like to thank the member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas for his incredible advocacy on behalf of his community. Our new national AI strategy, AI for all, is building trust, creating opportunity and keeping sovereign control. We are creating a national AI literacy program so all Canadians can build a literate and educated workforce. We are creating 90,000 job placements for young Canadians so they can get the job experience they need. We are also investing in Canadian innovators, small and medium-sized businesses, to keep the jobs, the innovation and the business—

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