Canada unveils AI strategy targeting 250,000 jobs, stronger safeguards and $200 billion growth

Canada has launched a new national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at creating 250,000 AI-related jobs, adding $200 billion to the economy and significantly increasing AI adoption across the country over the next decade.

Announcing the “AI for All” strategy, Prime Minister Mark Carney said the government wants to ensure AI benefits all Canadians and not just a select few.

“We just launched Canada’s new AI Strategy: AI For All,” Carney said in a post on X. “We’re taking control of our future, with AI that’s governed by Canadian values, AI that’s accountable to Canadians, and AI that serves all Canadians.”