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

Over the last several years, Canadians have grappled with a series of unprecedented events that have impacted our day-to-day lives, and strained our economy and supply chains.

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