Governments
Evan Solomon
Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
Government of Canada · Canada
Role in AI policy
Canada's federal minister responsible for artificial intelligence and digital innovation, and Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre. Government of Canada releases in 2026 record him promoting the national AI strategy announced by the Prime Minister in June 2026, representing Canada on AI at the 2026 G7 Digital Ministers' Meeting, announcing federal funding for AI projects in Atlantic Canada and Quebec, and taking part in ALL IN 2026 in September 2026. Briefing material for his appearance before the Senate Committee of the Whole sets out his portfolio's priorities.
Public statements in the role
- Minister Solomon highlights Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- Canada advances priorities on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and digital innovation at the 2026 G7 Digital Ministers' Meeting Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada