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Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague

On Dec. 20, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled a shift toward pursuing AI’s economic opportunities and sovereign projects, while Evan Solomon said the government would not "over-index" on regulation.
Facing U.S. and Chinese positions, Canada has been cautious, with officials saying it wouldn't act alone if those powers showed no interest.
The legislation will include measures to protect children and counter deepfakes, and Evan Solomon announced new AI agreements with Germany, the U.K. and the EU at the G7 ministers' meeting in Montreal.
Under the 2024 federal budget under Justin Trudeau, Ottawa allocated $2.4 billion to AI development, while Carney's fall 2025 budget included $925.6 million, with $800 million reallocated rather than new funds.
Advisers to Solomon have drawn criticism for their composition, the task force on national AI strategy is seen as industry-weighted, and whether funding will change with the updated national AI strategy remains unclear.

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