On September 26, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, announced the launch of an AI Strategy Task Force and a 30-day national sprint that will help shape Canada’s approach to AI.
The Task Force includes UBC's Prof. Gail Murphy under the theme of Research and Talent.
The government is seeking advice on a broad range of AI-related themes, including:
- research and talent
- AI adoption across industry and governments
- commercialization of AI
- scaling Canadian AI champions and attracting investments
- building safe AI systems and strengthening public trust in AI
- education and skills
- building enabling infrastructure
- security of the Canadian infrastructure and capacity
One source of fresh thinking will be input gathered through the AI Strategy Task Force, a group of experts including members of industry, academia and civil society, who will consult their networks to provide actionable insights and recommendations. Perspectives can also be shared through the Consulting Canadians portal. Founders, researchers, workers, creators, students, public servants, and community voices are invited to contribute.
How to participate
- Respond to the survey or submit your comment by email to ised-isde@ised-isde.gc.ca.
- The consultation is open from October 1 to October 31.