Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.) and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Evan Solomon (Toronto Centre, Ont.) attended the G20 Innovation Ministerial on Sept. 1-2, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.A. The meeting brought together ministers and senior officials to discuss opportunities to advance research, innovation, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), and the skills required to drive productivity and economic opportunity. They also noted the need for continued international collaboration in this rapidly changing space. The full release is available online. Contact gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca.