How we define sovereign AI will matter to Canadians and shape our future

AI Minister Evan Solomon, pictured on the Hill, leads the federal government's AI strategy, which James Beer says must clearly define and prioritize sovereign AI. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY JAMES BEER
May 4, 2026

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