‘He comes from our side’: Writers’ Union CEO calls Solomon an AI ‘cheerleader,’ asks him to slow down strategy
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon has previously said he expects to table his new AI strategy in the first quarter of 2026.
Building a more innovative Canadian economy won’t be easy, but it will be worth it
We are living through one of those periods in human history where change and the tensions from change can overwhelm. Coping with change—with creative destruction—can be hugely rewarding. But getting policy right is the challenge.
To ban or not to ban? Experts wary of restricting social media access for kids, as feds watch Australian approach
After Australia banned social media for kids under the age of 16 last year, Culture Minister Marc Miller said his office was looking at the policy’s impact as part of the government’s plan to address online harms.
Building Canada’s digital future
The global race for technological leadership is well underway. Canada cannot afford to be a spectator. By supporting and developing world-class digital infrastructure, we can position ourselves at the forefront of the digital revolution. The time to act is now.
From promise to reality: scaling innovative housing in Canada
Understanding that factory-built housing is not a panacea for all of Canada’s ongoing housing challenges, a cautious approach is necessary. The government should “look before it leaps,” grounding policy decisions in rigorous, Canada-specific research to understand where these technologies work best.
Canadians concerned about AI’s impact on environment, children: federal consultation
Ottawa quietly released the results of its AI strategy consultation on Feb. 3, which found individuals and experts are worried about the potential social and ethical effects of the technology.
Taking a stand for sovereignty
Canadians need to consider how to reverse the stranglehold of all the American Big Tech companies that mine our data for their sole financial gain.
How the pursuit of innovation and sustainability can supercharge the Canadian economy
It’s time to move beyond sector- or technology-specific solutions. Creating the right business conditions for the adoption of sustainable practices across all sectors will unleash a new era of Canadian economic dynamism.
The missing mandate in Canadian innovation policy
Economic sovereignty in an era of global competition
Canada’s AI moment is a values-based one
Canada should step into the void on international cooperation on AI, making strategic use of its middle-power status and promoting the type of international growth it seeks to benefit from.
