The Advisory Council on AI advises the Government of Canada on building Canada's strengths and global leadership in AI, identifying opportunities to create economic growth that benefits all Canadians, and ensuring that AI advancements reflect Canadian values.
Name in original language
Conseil consultatif en matière d'IA
Initiative overview
As announced by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development on 14 May 2019, the Advisory Council is a central reference point to draw on leading AI experts from Canadian industry, civil society, academia, and government. Specifically, the Council will establish working groups, such as on commercialising value from Canadian-owned AI and data analytics, building on the work started by the Digital Industries Economic Strategy Table. It will also provide advice on how best to support Canada's participation in various international engagements, such as the G7, the G20, the OECD and the World Economic Forum.The initiative has the following objectives:To inform the long-term vision for Canada on AI both domestically and internationally by drawing upon multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary expertise from across the country.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)
