Minister Solomon concludes successful visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland to advance Canada’s global AI leadership

Minister Solomon concludes successful visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland to advance Canada’s global AI leadership

New Canada–United Kingdom AI security partnership will strengthen cooperation on emerging risks, while engagements in Ireland deepen ties with European partners on innovation and economic security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how countries innovate and address emerging challenges. As Canada strengthens its AI capabilities at home, international collaboration remains essential to advancing the safe and responsible development of AI and ensuring Canadians can benefit from the opportunities this technology creates.

Today, the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, concluded a visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, where he met with international counterparts and AI leaders to strengthen partnerships, advance shared priorities on AI safety and responsible innovation, and explore opportunities for greater collaboration.

During his visit to London, the Minister met with the Right Honourable Kanishka Narayan, the UK’s Minister for Artificial Intelligence, to discuss shared priorities and opportunities to deepen Canada–UK cooperation on AI. He also engaged with the UK’s AI Security Institute on advancing AI safety research, strengthening evaluations and supporting the responsible development of increasingly capable AI systems. At Chatham House, he highlighted Canada’s approach to AI and underscored the importance of international cooperation in shaping the future of this rapidly evolving technology.