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Daniel Wigdor


Canada is building AI infrastructure. Now it must build AI companies

The untapped opportunity is applied computing, which turns AI into usable systems through design, psychology, and engineering. Canadian universities dominate this field, yet applied computing remains completely absent in national AI strategy conversations.

opinion | BY DANIEL WIGDOR | January 5, 2026

Canada has the missing currency in the AI race: trust

Our diverse population and strong human-rights tradition give us access to datasets that reflect the world more accurately than any other AI hub.

opinion | BY DANIEL WIGDOR | October 15, 2025