In response to these challenges, Canada launched the Canadian Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute in November 2024, guided by insights from Bengio's report.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to attend the AI Action Summit in Paris, which aims to highlight Canada's leadership in AI governance and innovation.

The summit will address a range of AI-related issues, including public interest, future work, and cultural impacts, with participation from nearly 100 heads of state and government.

Canada has been recognized for its initiatives in AI governance, particularly the 2017 Montreal declaration and the 2020 establishment of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence with France.

Yoshua Bengio, a prominent Canadian AI researcher, recently released a report outlining known harms of AI, including biases, privacy violations, and emerging risks associated with general-purpose AI.

During a roundtable discussion, Trudeau emphasized the need for infrastructure to support the rapid development of AI, particularly regarding its significant electricity demands.

As Canada begins its G7 presidency in 2025, Trudeau highlighted the importance of increasing electricity generation to support AI advancements.

He advocated for nuclear energy as a key solution to meet the growing energy needs of AI while addressing climate change.

A joint statement on AI safety from previous international meetings is expected at the summit, which could influence national policies moving forward.

Despite Canada's recognized strengths in AI research, critics have pointed out a slow pace in commercializing AI technology and advancing its AI regulation bill, which may not pass before the upcoming spring election.

Trudeau is also expected to address a closing ceremony related to the Global Partnership during the summit.

Co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, the event promises significant global engagement.