New council will guide Canada’s AI strategy

The new National Council on Artificial Intelligence will advise the federal government on how to put its AI for All strategy into practice. Its members will include researchers, business leaders, public servants, and experts in AI safety, governance, and oversight.

The council will advise on:

• Encouraging AI adoption and supporting Canadian AI companies
• Managing risks, protecting democracy, and building Canadian-controlled AI infrastructure
• Identifying ways to coordinate action across public and private organizations

The council provides advice; ministers and departments remain responsible for policy decisions and implementation. The strategy targets $200 billion in additional economic growth and 250,000 new AI-related jobs over five years, and 60% AI adoption by 2034.