Canada working ‘alongside’ partners on AI safety, minister says

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Canada working ‘alongside’ partners on AI safety, minister says

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 24, 2026

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Canadian Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon said the government is “advocating alongside our partners” on AI safety after meeting with international counterparts. The discussions followed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent talks with other leaders about creating a “technology stability” board to oversee AI regulation. Solomon was asked whether Canada is assuming a leadership role in the global effort; he pointed to domestic actions, including proposed regulations that would govern AI chat‑bot deployments. The minister emphasized that Canada’s approach combines international cooperation with home‑grown legislative measures aimed at mitigating risks associated with advanced AI systems. The push comes amid growing concerns from researchers about the potential for “superintelligence” and increasing calls for industry‑wide oversight.

💡 Why It Matters

· Canada is positioning its regulatory framework as a model that blends global coordination with concrete domestic rules, shaping how democratic nations manage emerging AI threats.

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