Canada launches AI strategy targeting 250,000 jobs (opens in new tab)
Prime Minister Mark Carney launched Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, called AI for All, on June 4. The federal plan sets targets of up to 250,000 AI-related jobs by 2031 and a 3% increase in GDP, which the government and Reuters described as roughly C$200 billion in additional output. The plan includes a C$500 million Canadian Tech Growth Fund intended to support domestic AI companies, with the possibility of federal equity stakes in emerging firms. The government said the ...
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