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Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

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Advancing AI

CIFAR is fuelling AI research and innovation.

In 2017, the Government of Canada appointed CIFAR to develop and lead a $125 million Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the world’s first national AI strategy.

CIFAR works in close collaboration with Canada’s three national AI Institutes — Amii in Edmonton, Mila in Montreal, and the Vector Institute in Toronto, as well as universities, hospitals and organizations across the country.

 

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The Pan-Canadian AI Strategy is supported by Facebook, the Government of Canada, and RBC Foundation

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Objectives

The Pan-Canadian AI Strategy strengthens Canada’s leadership in AI.

CIFAR’s leadership of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy is funded by the Government of Canada, with support from Facebook and the RBC Foundation.

Attract and retain world-class AI researchers by increasing the number of outstanding AI researchers and skilled graduates in Canada.

Foster a collaborative AI ecosystem by establishing interconnected nodes of scientific excellence in Canada’s three major centres for AI: Edmonton, Montreal, and Toronto.

Advance national AI initiatives by supporting a national research community on AI through training programs, workshops, and other collaborative opportunities.

Understand the societal implications of AI by developing global thought leadership on the economic, ethical, policy, and legal implications of advances in AI.

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Strategy Highlights

See the AI Strategy in action.

We are committed to building local and regional AI ecosystems, supporting AI talent and training, fostering collaboration, and understanding the societal implications of AI.

National Program of Activities

Training and Collaboration

AI & Society

Thought leadership

Canada’s leadership in AI

AI Milestones

Canada CIFAR AI Chairs

World-class AI talent

AI Policy Initiatives

AI Governance

AI Strategy Leadership

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REPORTS & OUTCOMES

We are turning ideas into outcomes.

Learn more about the world’s first national AI strategy and its impact in Canada and around the world.

AICan 2020 Impact Report

AICan 2020 Impact Report

CIFAR's annual round-up of advances and impact from the CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.

Accenture 2020 Pan-Canadian AI Strategy Impact Assessment Report

Accenture 2020 Pan-Canadian AI Strategy Impact Assessment Report

Accenture Canada's analysis of the economic impact of the world's first national AI strategy.

Health-report

Building a Learning Health System for Canadians

The Task Force for Artificial Intelligence for Health (AI4Health) outlines the case for strategic investments in a national AI for health strategy.

Building an AI World (Second Edition)

Building an AI World (Second Edition)

This second, updated overview of national AI strategies around the globe provides both a reference and a toolkit.

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AICAN Bulletin

How will AI impact the way you live and work?

Discover the latest in AI research and news from our community.

 

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Announcement

CIFAR and Mila name five new Canada CIFAR AI Chairs

Five talented individuals will receive long-term, dedicated funding to support their research and help them train the ne...

December 06, 2021
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Advances

Artificial intelligence provides sustainable solutions for clean drinking water in rural community

"This project is about using AI to provide safe, fresh drinking water for rural communities."

November 29, 2021
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CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

Reducing discrimination and bias in AI: Q&A with Golnoosh Farnadi

Canada CIFAR AI Chair Golnoosh Farnardi on what fairness in AI means, the importance of keeping humans in the loop of AI...

November 17, 2021
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Advances

Equity, diversity and inclusion in AI climate change research

David Rolnick and Tami Vasanthakumaran share their insights on equity, diversity and inclusion.

October 15, 2021
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Advances

Predicting the perfect storm

AI researcher Samira Kahou is using AI for disaster response

October 05, 2021
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CIFAR Pan-Canadian AI Strategy

World’s premier AI training program welcomes 300 students from around the world

DLRL Summer School attracts hundreds of applicants from more than 56 countries.

July 26, 2021
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Advances

Irina Rish wants to solve one of AI’s biggest challenges

Her research will enable machines to learn new knowledge more efficiently.

July 21, 2021
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AI talent in Western Canada grows

Five new Canada CIFAR AI Chairs will advance fundamental AI research and boost industry innovation.

June 09, 2021

Announcement

Global research network to boost economic opportunities for women agricultural workers in India

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June 07, 2021
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AI and Society

Recommendation algorithms could contribute to inequality

Experts say algorithms may impact our cultural preferences.

June 03, 2021

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