Ottawa launches new national AI council to advise on safety, deployment - CBC

PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney's new national council on artificial intelligence is meant to provide the government with guidance on the evolution of its AI strategy and on making the technology safer. Council members will offer guidance for national AI strategyDavid Cummings · CBC News · Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:58 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 2Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seen touring the Vector artificial intelligence research institute in Toronto last year. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press)Prime Minister Mark Carney has a new national council on artificial intelligence meant to provide the government with guidance for its AI strategy and on making the technology safer. A news release from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday outlined the formation of the Prime Minister's National Council on Artificial Intelligence, which looks to convene public and private stakeholders to advise on the evolution of Canada's AI strategy.