Jesse Cnockaert

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Jesse Cnockaert

Solomon an ‘ambassador’ for AI, with commercialization among major challenges in modernized AI strategy, say experts

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon is becoming Canada’s “face of AI,” and is doing well at building global partnerships, although developing a domestic environment to help commercialize ideas in the sector will be one of the biggest hurdles to address in a refreshed AI strategy, according to sector experts. “[Solomon is] certainly collaborating with all the right people. He’s been...

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Alberta Conservative MPs ‘walking a fine line’ on politically explosive referendum issue, and don’t want to give it more oxygen, say politicos

Nearly all Alberta Conservative MPs are declining to comment on the province's separation talk, saying they do not want to give it more oxygen, and don't want to undermine Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's chances of forming government in the next election. Pollsters say the issue should be taken very seriously. Most Alberta Conservative MPs aren’t talking publicly about a push...

Jesse Cnockaert

Liberal and Conservative safe seats likely to stay, but NDP less certain, say pollsters

There are 111 safest across Canada, based on wins by candidates with a margin of 25 per cent of the vote or greater in the previous federal election in 2021. Going into the federal election with the most safe seats—based on win percentages in ridings from the 2021 election—could be a mixed bag for the Conservatives, while New Democrat candidates...

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Privacy and AI bill needs ‘right balance,’ and to pass in time for next federal election, says Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull

There is “a dire need within this Parliament” for comprehensive legislation to regulate content generated by artificial intelligence prior to the next federal election, says Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull, who also said the spread of disinformation through fake videos and voiceprint is deeply concerning to democracy.

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Legislation related to affordability and housing top priorities in winter session, says Government House Leader MacKinnon

With the Liberals “at death’s door” in the polls, it will be critical this winter for the party to move forward with policy and legislation related to affordability for average Canadians, according to pollsters and government relations professionals.

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‘Definitely tension in the House’ this session, with similar outlook for 2024, say MPs

A tense atmosphere permeated Parliament’s activities between September and December, brought on by factors including debates over the carbon tax, House Speaker troubles, and anticipation of a possible federal election, but the rollout of the new dental-care plan is one example of progress made in that time, according to some MPs.