Evan Solomon

Few innovations have held the amount of promise and — let's face it — peril as artificial intelligence. Will it be mankind's greatest leap forward or its absolute demise? Into this uncertainty comes Canada's new AI strategy, one which tries to walk the line between promise and peril. Host Amanda Lang talks to Evan Solomon, Canada's first Minister of AI and Digital Innovation.

Entrevue avec Evan Solomon, ministre canadien de l’Intelligence artificielle, autour de la nouvelle stratégie fédérale en IA. Nous avons parlé de confiance, de protection de la vie privée, de souveraineté numérique, d’accès à la puissance de calcul, d’adoption par les PME et de littératie en intelligence artificielle. Le ministre résume sa vision en trois mots : confiance, opportunité et souveraineté. Une entrevue réalisée majoritairement en français, comme il s’y était engagé il y a un an.

On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce talks with Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. They chat about the current state of tariffs, Sarnia-Lambton's role in supporting Canadian industry, and the growing use of AI.

Journalist-turned-minister Evan Soloman says AI will make us richer and regulation should be “light.” Matt Speirs reads Evan Solomon Wants Canada to Trust AI. Can We Trust Evan Solomon? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Email feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan Mail Summary: As we enter 2026, Canada finds itself in a "legislative suspended animation." A full year after the collapse of Bill C-27, the federal regulatory landscape remains a blank slate—but the provinces and the watchdogs aren't waiting. In the debut episode of AI North , Paul Karwatsky deep-dives into the "Great Canadian AI Reset." We explore Minister Evan Solomon’s "Light, Tight, and Right" strategy, Ontario’s aggressive new transparency laws for employers, and why the world’s leading AI minds—like Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton—are warning that Canada is losing its handle on the machine. In this episode, we cover: [0:00] The 404 Error: Why Bill C-27 died and what it means for 2026. [4:15] Ontario’s New Hammer: What the Jan 1st transparency rules mean for any business with 25+ employees. [7:30] The Watchdogs: NSIRA’s investigation into CSIS and the "black box" of national security AI. [11:00] The Titans Speak: Why Yoshua Bengio thinks we're in a "race to the bottom" and how Teresa Scassa describes our "falling off a cliff" agility. [14:00] Productivity vs. Protection: Closing the "Imagination Gap" in Canadian business.

Cabinet Minister Evan Solomon tells The CJN in a wide-ranging interview how the government is 'highly engaged' in monitoring terrorist threats against Canada's Jewish community. Solomon spent much of last week carrying out his official role as Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, making funding announcements to support local researchers and entrepreneurs. But on Dec. 14, the rookie politician made a point to tell Canadians about the impact that the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre had on Canada’s Jewish community—including himself. Having already spoken to his rabbi and congregants at his synagogue, Holy Blossom Temple in midtown Toronto, he quickly headed downtown to City Hall to film a video of support, inviting Mayor Olivia Chow to join. Days later, he took part in a roundtable discussion with RCMP officials and other Canadian law enforcement agencies, where politicians and Jewish community leaders were briefed about the possibility of a domestic copycat attack. Solomon insists his government is “highly engaged” with what he calls the “unacceptable level” of antisemitic attacks and the “threat level” that’s causing fear and anxiety for his community. On today’s episode of The CJN’s North Star podcast, Solomon sits down with host Ellin Bessner to explain what is being done. Related links Evan Solomon was one the two Jewish MPs from Toronto who were appointed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new government in May 2025, in The CJN . Hear Evan Solomon’s (and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s_ message to the Jewish community for Hanukkah, after last week’s Australian Bondi Beach massacre, on The CJN’s North Star podcast. Learn more about Evan Solomon’s election campaign for the Liberals in Toronto Centre, one of the key ridings to watch in April 2025, with a tiny Jewish electorate at 1.4% of the population, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here )

"It used to be that Silicon Valley was the kind of Mecca of the entrepreneur. What's happening is everyone has got the tools that used to be crowded in there. Now what we need to do is get the capital." Minister Evan Solomon sits down with C100 Executive Director Michael Buhr to discuss the country's future in AI and the feds' commitments to innovation. Recorded live on the BetaKit Keynote Stage at SAAS NORTH. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by QuickBooks on the Intuit platform, built to help Canadian businesses work smarter, more efficiently, and make confident decisions. QuickBooks on the Intuit platform is an all-in-one connected business solution that leverages the power of artificial intelligence and human expertise to simplify how you run and grow your business. From managing cash flow and payroll to delivering personalized, proactive insights leveraging the power of AI agents, QuickBooks helps you spend less time crunching numbers and more time growing your business. Visit quickbooks.intuit.ca to see how Intuit QuickBooks can help you outdo the work. Related links: What's in #Budget2025 for Canadian tech? Canadian tech sees #Budget2025 as "about-face" from last government's stance on business Is SaaS dead? Tech leaders debate whether it's time for requiem or rebirth

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Evan Solomon, Chief of Staff at Portal Ventures and Co-Founder of College.xyz and MBC Conference, to discuss how university blockchain clubs are building the next generation of crypto talent. They cover the growth of the Midwest Blockchain Conference, the push to standardize a crypto curriculum, and how initiatives like bounties, hackathons, and Farcaster onboarding are helping students break into the industry. Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to discuss markets, macro headwinds, and the latest government shutdown drama. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Disclaimer: ⁠https://www.galaxy.com/galaxy-brains-episode-181-disclaimer⁠ ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠

Building the Economy of the Future and The AI Nation: The Urgent Mission to make Canada AI and Quantum Strong The future of economic prosperity and security will be determined by the revolutionary technologies AI and Quantum. From healthcare to defence to public services, AI and quantum will transform how government serves Canadians, reshaping nearly every corner of society. Canada needs to secure its place as a pioneering leader in both fields and build on our competitive advantages in research, talent and energy. At this pivotal moment, The Empire Club of Canada hosted The Honourable Evan Solomon, Canada’s Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation , for a keynote speech and fireside chat on how Canada will become an AI and Quantum Nation. He spoke about the plan to build the capacity, sovereignty, and global partnerships needed to lead in the next technological era. This conversation was moderated by Nicole MacIntyre, Editor-in-chief of the Toronto Star.

Dans cette longue entrevue bilingue accordée à Mon Carnet, le ministre canadien de l’IA et du numérique, Evan Solomon, a profité de son passage à ALL IN pour préciser sa vision de la souveraineté numérique. Selon lui, il s’agit de bâtir une infrastructure infonuagique et des centres de données canadiens, soumis aux lois locales, afin de protéger les données sensibles et de réduire la dépendance aux États-Unis. Il a annoncé la relance d’une loi sur la vie privée et l’encadrement de l’IA, jugés essentiels pour protéger les citoyens contre les usages abusifs comme les deepfakes. Il a également présenté son initiative d’un groupe d’experts qui disposera de 30 jours pour formuler des recommandations en matière de recherche, de sécurité, de commercialisation et de confiance. Enfin, nous avons abordé la filière quantique au Canada.

Canada's first-ever Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Evan Solomon, says AI is the nation's "Gutenberg moment". How will the feds best equip and enable Canadian businesses to maximize its impact? How will legislation protect institutions like banking and healthcare from nefarious forces? What role will Alberta play in Canada's AI and digital innovation strategy? We get into it all with Minister Evan Solomon (1:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West. MBEW: https://www.mercedes-benz-edmontonwest.ca/ 24:00 | Minister Solomon and Ryan reflect on the career and legacy of the great Ken Dryden, who succumbed to cancer on September 5. 34:30 | Real Talkers in our Live Chat powered by Park Power share how AI is impacting their workplaces and everyday lives. SHARE YOUR STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.com SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 49:00 | Did you see President Trump's "Chipocolypse Now" post? We hear what conservative pundit Megyn Kelly has to say about Trump's plan to deploy the National Guard in Chicago. 1:14:00 | After linking autism to Tylenol use, is RFK Jr. on borrowed time as Trump's health secretary? 1:30:00 | Are Alberta teachers set to strike? Real Talker "Pete" gives us the goods from the inside. 1:46:00 | Real Talker Roxanne shares how an episode of the show potentially saved her life. Positive Reflections is presented weekly on Real Talk by our friends at Solar by Kuby. WATCH OUR EPISODE with DRS. SHAZMA MITHANI & SHEILA WAJAYASINGHE: https://rtrj.info/081125DocTalk SHARE YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Is Evan Solomon a chatbot? Deciphering the Minister of AI’s jargon-filled tech-speak. Canada is going all in on AI, but what is the plan, exactly? Plus, new Trudeau tea and a controversial National Post headline. Clarification: A previous version of this episode implied that Cohere was both Canadian and American-owned. It is the data centre that is American owned. We regret the error. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor) Guest: Ronit Novak Additional music by Audio Network Further reading: Canada’s AI Opportunity with Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon - RBC [PODCAST] Canada’s first AI Minister Evan Solomon on his plan to scale up the industry - The Globe and Mail “I was such a nerd. I learned guitar just so I wouldn’t get beat up”: A Q&A with Evan Solomon, Canada’s new minister of AI - Toronto Life Liberals won’t reintroduce old AI law but will address copyright issues - The Logic “Light, tight, right” regulation: Minister Evan Solomon unpacks how Canada plans to support domestic AI and quantum computing | BetaKit https://maxvaliquette.substack.com/ Israeli strike in Gaza slays Anas al-Sharif, who Israel says posed as an 'Al Jazeera' journalist | National Post Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit do uglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer oxio: Head over to canadaland.oxio.ca and use code CANADALAND for your first month free! If you value this podcast, support us ! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.