Ottawa unveiled a decade-long AI strategy that commits more than C$2 billion to expand domestic computing power, build data centers, and accelerate adoption across business and healthcare. The plan aims to curb a long-running talent exodus by funding research chairs, fellowships and fast-track residency for AI workers, while channeling C$500 million into Canadian AI firms—potentially in exchange for equity. Targets include lifting business AI use to 60% by 2034 and creating 250,000 jobs; the government also pledged C$200 million for healthcare applications and a national AI literacy push. But the blueprint offers few specifics on privacy and online safety rules, drawing criticism from Conservatives amid concerns over misuse of AI tools.
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