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Sovereignty is not solitude: Canada’s strategy for democratic technology leadership

Hear from Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, on how trust, opportunity and sovereign control are shaping Canada’s approach to artificial intelligence, economic growth and international partnership.

Event date and time: 13 October 2026 — 12:00 TO 13:00 BST

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

This event will explore how Canada is translating its AI strengths into greater productivity, prosperity and better public services, and how deeper cooperation with partners such as the UK can strengthen AI safety, resilience and shared economic opportunity.

This event discusses:

  • What does sovereign control mean in an interconnected AI economy? And why does sovereignty not mean isolation?
  • What are Canada’s strengths as AI transforms economies, public services and national security?
  • How can countries build trust in AI while accelerating innovation and adoption?
  • How can investment in talent, literacy, research and key industries create new economic opportunities and better public services?
  • How can Canada and the UK work together work together to strengthen AI safety, resilience and democratic technology leadership?
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