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Government of Canada to launch Canada’s National AI Literacy Initiative

Government of Canada to launch Canada's National AI Literacy Initiative

From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Media advisory

Government of Canada to launch Canada's National AI Literacy Initiative

September 8, 2026 - Edmonton, Alberta

The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, will announce Canada's National AI Literacy Initiative, a key deliverable under Canada's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Time: 9:00 am (MT)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Members of the media are asked to contact ISED Media Relations at [email protected] to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

Contacts

Leela Polushin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
[email protected]

Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
[email protected]

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