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Canada wants billions in AI investment, and Minister Solomon says it can ‘build right’

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon defends Ottawa's push to attract billions of dollars into AI and data centres as the public raises questions about everything from electricity and water consumption to privacy, jobs and pace of development.

Published Sep 16, 2026 at 1:47am

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Barbara Patrocinio
Canada wants billions in AI investment, and Minister Solomon says it can ‘build right’

US Cda Trade 20260825 Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon speaks as Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne looks on during a news conference on Canada's response to U.S. tariffs, at a roofing company in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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