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Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Evan Solomon, outlined Canada’s strategic approach to bolstering its AI and quantum computing sectors. Speaking at the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Super Session, Solomon emphasized the need for ‘light, tight, right’ regulation to foster domestic innovation while maintaining competitiveness on the global stage. The government plans to support AI and quantum companies through initiatives like the $300-million CAD AI Compute Access Fund and a $3.5 million healthcare AI initiative at the Vector Institute. Solomon stressed the importance of retaining intellectual property within Canada and highlighted the national security implications of supporting these industries. Canada intends to introduce new policies to prevent the loss of quantum firms to the United States, while also seeking international partnerships to enhance AI sovereignty.