Fragmentation at risk of disadvantaging Canadian organizations and AI 

Federal leadership is essential to Canada’s economic future, and our ability to ensure AI systems reflect the diverse values of society.
Fragmentation consolidates incumbent advantage, erodes competitive dynamism, and squanders the country's opportunity to shape globally interoperable AI governance efforts that reflect Canadian values and interests, writes Benjamin Faveri. Unsplash photograph by Mick Haupt
Opinion
BY BENJAMIN FAVERI
January 8, 2026

Canada stands at a crossroads in artificial intelligence governance. 

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