Canada needs decisive, coordinated action to be part of next wave of AI innovation
As AI reaches a pivotal moment, Canada鈥檚 early leadership is being challenged by rapid global shifts.聽鈥淥ther nations are investing at unprecedented scale, while Canada risks falling behind if it does not act decisively,鈥� says Maxime Cohen, Professor of Retail and Operations Management.
In a聽white paper on the state of AI in Canada, Cohen writes that Canada has a narrow but meaningful window to define its AI future. With decisive and coordinated action, Canada can build a globally distinctive model of AI innovation grounded in excellence, trust, sustainability, and societal benefit.聽However,聽without that action, Canada risks becoming a research supplier to other nations rather than a full participant in the next wave of AI-driven economic transformation. 鈥淭he moment is urgent,鈥� Cohen writes, 鈥淎nd the opportunity is ours to seize.鈥�
