Who will protect our brains in the AI race?

Canada has always invested in brain science, even during fiscal challenges. While others pursue AI dominance through speed and scale, we could lead by putting human cognition at the centre.

Canada ranks among the top five countries in brain research, publishing 6.4 per cent of global neuroscience articles, with world-leading scientists and research centres nationwide. This strategic asset could differentiate Canada in the global AI race yet remains untapped, writes Viviane Poupon. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY VIVIANE POUPON

October 31, 2025

Right now, as you read this, Canada's AI Strategy Task Force is in the midst of a 30-day national sprint that will reshape our technological future. At the recent ALL IN conference in Montreal, AI Minister Evan Solomon tasked 26 brilliant minds with delivering recommendation...

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