Minister Solomon a chance to regain our spot as a global AI leader

This is Canada’s AI moment. The creation of a dedicated minister is a strong signal, but follow-through will determine whether it’s remembered as a symbolic gesture or a catalyst for change.

Appointing Evan Solomon as Canada’s first minister of artificial intelligence is a bold move, signalling the technology now warrants focused leadership at the highest level of government, writes Gideon Christian.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY GIDEON CHRISTIAN

May 23, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney made history last week by appointing Evan Solomon as Canada’s first minister of artificial intelligence. This bold move signals a critical s...

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