Researcher, advocacy group hoping for ‘cabinet co-ordination’ on digital files with new AI and digital innovation ministry

'It’s a very welcome move, and I think it’s a strong signal AI policy and innovation policy [are at] the centre of the government’s priorities,' says Prof. Florian Martin-Bariteau

First-time MP Evan Solomon is sworn in as artificial intelligence and digital innovation minister on May 13. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY PHALEN TYNES-MACDONALD, PAUL PARK, HANNAH DALEY

May 14, 2025

UPDATED May 16, 2025

Digital researchers and advocacy groups are expressing initial support for the newly created federal artificial intelligence and digital innovation portfolio in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, applauding the separation of issues that have historically fallen under th...

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