Canada sets C$2 billion AI plan to build capacity and keep talent
Why it matters: Ottawa wants domestic supercomputing, data centers and immigration pathways as it tries to cut reliance on foreign providers.
Canada rolled out a national artificial intelligence strategy that commits more than C$2 billion over the next decade to expand AI use, strengthen domestic computing infrastructure and keep skilled workers from moving abroad. The plan calls for a secure public supercomputer, support for large-scale AI data centers serving Canadian clients, research fellowships and more AI-focused university chairs. It also includes C$500 million for investments in Canadian AI companies, potentially giving the federal government equity stakes. Prime Minister Mark Carney cast the push as part of protecting Canadian sovereignty as Ottawa seeks to reduce dependence on foreign providers and keep sensitive data and AI capacity under Canadian control.
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